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ECI appoints new investment manager
UK mid-market GP ECI Partners has appointed Joe Garrood as investment manager in its London office.
Michael Queen steps down from 3i
3i chief executive Michael Queen has announced his intention to step down.
Ambienta announces international expansion and new hires
Italian private equity firm Ambienta SGR has announced the expansion of its business to Munich, to capitalise on investment opportunities in Germany and Central and Northern Europe.
HgCapital promotes one, hires seven
HgCapital has announced the promotion of Kai Romberg to partner at the firm and made seven new hires at associate level.
Ex-PAI keyman joins CVC
CVC Capital Partners has hired Bertrand Meunier, the former partner committee chairman at PAI Partners, as managing partner and member of the PE board.
KKR adds John Mack to senior team
KKR has hired John Mack as a senior adviser, joining its team of around two dozen top professionals.
Montagu strengthens French team
Montagu Private Equity has hired Antoine de Peguilhan as investment director and Adrien Sassi as analyst in its Paris office.
Darby appoints Podziewski head of Warsaw office
Darby Private Equity has appointed Arkadiusz (Arek) Podziewski principal and new head of its Warsaw office.
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei appoints new counsel
French law firm De Pardieu Brocas Maffei has hired Maxime Dequesnes as counsel in its private equity practice.
Alvarez & Marsal expands French team
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has appointed Olivier Dubois as managing director, based in the Paris office.
Schmirl joins GMP Mezzanine-Partner
Gamma capital partners has hired a new partner, capital markets expert Manfred Schmirl, who has joined Gamma MezzoPreneurs’ industry network, GMP Mezzanine-Partner.
Warburg Pincus appoints Simon Eyers as MD
Warburg Pincus has announced the appointment of Simon Eyers as a managing director. Eyers will focus on energy investments in Europe and emerging markets from his base in the firm's London office.
Mayers joins MML
Richard Mayers has been appointed investment director in MML Capital Partners' London team.
Head of Deutsche Bank to join EQT network
The CEO of Deutsche Bank, Josef Ackermann, will join the board of Swedish investment company Investor and take on an advisory role in the EQT network.
Palatine appoints portfolio head
UK private equity group Palatine Private Equity has appointed Steve Donaldson to head its portfolio.
Dunedin makes five promotions
Dunedin has made five promotions: Nicholas Hoare has been promoted to COO; Jon Ma, Oliver Bevan and Simon Rowan have been made investment directors; and Jamie Moodie has taken on the role of senior associate.
AlixPartners appoints new MD for financial services practice
Advisory firm AlixPartners has named Caio Gilberti as managing director for EMEA at the firm's financial services practice.
Bridges Ventures announces new chairman
Bridges Ventures has appointed Peter Englander as chairman.
Ferguson steps down as SVG shakes up board
Nicholas Ferguson will retire as chairman of SVG Capital at the end of this year, after 28 years with the firm.
Argos Soditic appoints new analyst
French mid-cap firm Argos Soditic has hired Guillaume Lefebvre as an analyst, and promoted Jérémie Falzone to investment manager.
Greenpark Capital opens office in Hong Kong
Greenpark Capital has opened a new office in Hong Kong, to be headed by Chin Chin Teoh.
Key Capital appoints managing partner
Key Capital Partners (KCP) has appointed Owen Trotter, co-founder, as managing partner. His appointment is part of the firmтs strategic development plan.
LDC hires Gould as director
LDC has hired Ged Gould, finance director of previous portfolio company American Golf, as director in its North West team.
DC Advisory Partners appoints managing director
DC Advisory Partners has appointed Sergio Ronga as a third managing director to its debt advisory group.