UK - Hermes makes five new appointments

Hermes Private Equity has made five new appointments across both the direct investments and funds areas. The strengthening of the team coincides with the announcement that the BT Pension Scheme has approved ТЃ300m of backing for Hermes third direct private equity fund. Three executives join the direct investment team - Steve Bonnard from Deloitte Corporate Finance, Robin Lawson from LEK and Tim Thomas from RJD Partners. Their appointments bring the team total to nine.