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UK - Benson Elliot Capital appoints new partner in the firm
Benson Elliot Capital Management, which was recently launched by former Doughty Hanson Real Estate head, Marc Mogull, has announced the appointment of Philip Irons as a new partner in the firm. He will be given primary responsibility for overseeing private...
FRANCE - Jaques-Philippe Gunther to join Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has today announced the appointment of Jaques-Philippe Gunther as an associate, and will be joined by David Tayar who will join the European Counsel.
UK - Goldman Sachs head of European private equity step down
The Financial Times reports today that Richard Sharp, head of European private equity at Goldman Sachs, is to step down at the end of the year.
UK - Ernst & Young appoints four new partners to private equity team
Ernst & Young has boosted its private equity team with the appointment of four new partners according to Accountancy Age. John van Rossen has joined the firm from KPMG and Michel Driessen as formerly at Fijitsu Siemens. The latter will lead E&Y's operational...
UK - BDO Stoy Hayward appoints new partner to private equity team
BDO Stoy Hayward is continuing to strengthen its private equity service specialism with the appointment of a new partner, Mark O’Leary. He joins from Baker Tilly where he developed and led their Private Equity Transaction Support service.
UK - Citigroup Corporate & Investment Banking team makes new appointment.
Citigroup has today announced the appointment of Laurent de Rosière into their Private Equity Placements Group as vice president. He will be joining from Acanthus Advisers where he was principal from 2003. He will be amongst a number of recent recruits.
FRANCE - Duke Street Capital France appoints new investment manager
Duke Street Capital (DSC) has announced the appointment of their new investment manager, Vincent Dupuy, who will be starting at DSC France in July.
UK - Trish Geery joins Benson Elliot as new partner.
Benson Elliot Capital Management has today announced that it has appointed Trish Geery, as a partner in the firm. She will be joining from the Dubai Investment Group (DIG) where she has been managing director and head of global real estate since 2004....
SWITZERLAND - Adveq appoints Philippe Bucher as chief financial officer
Adveq has announced the appointment of their current head of finance, Philippe Bucher, as chief financial officer and executive director.
FRANCE - Benjamin Moreau joins Activa Capital
Paris-based Activa Capital has announced the appointment of Benjamin Moreau as investment analyst.
UK - Healthcare due diligence specialists join KPMG
Three experienced commercial due diligence specialists have joined KPMG to strengthen its healthcare advisory service to the private sector. The appointments mean that KPMG’s traditional offering will now be complemented with a team offering commercial...
UK - PwC appoints new head of corporate finance
PricewaterhouseCoopers has named Neil Sutton as its new head of corporate finance. A partner since 1993, he will start in his new role from 1 July 2006. Sutton has most recently led the consumer sector focus in the UK. In the last four years, he has almost...
FINLAND - Manne Airaksinen to join Roschier Holmberg
Leading Finnish corporate law expert Manne Airaksinen is set to join Roschier Holmberg’s corporate advisory and disputes practice group this September. He is best known for his role in drafting the new Finnish Companies Act and will strengthen the corporate...
FRANCE - Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw recruitsGuillaume Kuperfils
Guillaume Kuperfils will be joining Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw as an associate, specialising in the area of mergers and acquisitions. He will be focusing on advising on expansion and buyout investment funds.
UK - Catalyst expands its research team
Catalyst Corporate Finance has expanded its knowledge team with the recruitment of two specialist researchers. The first new recruit is Paul Chapman, head of research, who brings over 15 years of research experience into the team, including roles with...
FRANCE - Michel Maupu to join 3i France
Michel Maupu is to join 3i France as senior advisor of the investment team, which is managed by Guy Zarzavatdjian
FINLAND - Kari Ståhlberg joins Finnish Industry Investment
Finnish Industry Investment has announced the appointment of Kari Ståhlberg, MSc, CEFA, to its capital investment team as investment manager.
FINLAND - Borenius & Kemppinen makes new appointment to board of directors
Borenius & Kemppinen has appointed partner, Nina Wilkman as chair of its board of directors.
UK - Jefferies expands technology research team
Jefferies International Ltd, a subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Group Inc, today announced the appointment of Milan Radia as a Senior Equity Research Analyst, extending the firm’s global coverage of the software and IT services industries. Milan Radia...
UK - Launch of private equity marketing consultancy
Emma Payne has launched a marketing consultancy, EVP Marketing, providing services to private equity firms, their portfolio companies and their service providers. Having worked in all three areas, Emma spotted a huge opportunity for outsourced marketing...
UK - AIG strengthens European private equity team
AIG Global Investment Group (AIGGIG) has announced the appointment of Rhonda Ryan as a vice president and head of its private equity funds group’s London team.
UK - Catalyst makes London appointment
Catalyst Corporate Finance has strengthened its London office with the recruitment of Richard Holden, from RSM Robson Rhodes.
UK - Terra Firma to bring energy business to the stock market with Alan Lovell's help
Terra Firma is understood to have hired Alan Lovell, the CEO of Jarvis who has overseen a period of restructuring of the group, according to yesterday's Sunday Times.
UK - Anil Hansjee joins GP Bullhound
Anil Hansjee, previously at IDG Ventures, has joined technology investment banking firm GP Bullhound. He has over 15 years experience in the technology industry and has worked as an IT engineer, in IT corporate finance and, most recently, as a principal...