
Kester hires four
UK-based buyout firm Kester Capital has hired former Livingbridge executive Patricia Hamel as COO, Peter Ralph of Spring Ventures as principal and two associates.
Kester said it is actively looking for primary buyout opportunities and bolt-on acquisitions in the UK lower-mid-market.
Hamel will be responsible for all Kester's business operations including finance, compliance, fund administration and investor communications. She joins from Livingbridge where she spent 18 years working in finance and operations.
Ralph will be responsible for sourcing and executing on transactions. He joins from Spring Ventures where he spent eight years.
Kester has also hired Ben Woolley and Vignesh Kumaravel as associates. Both join from PwC and will assist on all aspects of the business.
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