Cardano has appointed Richard Urban and Pushkin Singh Akhawat to its London-based investment management team.

First Reserve, a private equity firm specialising in the energy industry, has announced the promotion of Chris Ortega to director.

John Barber, head of Citi Private Equity, is leaving the firm after 14 years with the group and nine years as head of the private equity business, which was known as Salomon Smith Barne

BerchWood Partners, a global private equity placement agent, has appointed L. Charles Bartz as a partner.

International private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners has announced the promotion of Daniel Boege to executive director and of Andrew J. Cavanna and Brian P.

GMT Communications Partners, an independent European private equity group focused exclusively on the communications sector, has made three promotions within its senior team.

Hermes Private Equity has announced the appointment of Lynsey Register as investment manager.

Spark Capital, a venture capital firm specialising in investments in the media, entertainment and technology industries, has promoted Alex Finkelstein to general partner.<