INDOS Financial Limited is expanding its UK operations with the opening of a new operations centre in Fareham, Hampshire. Headquartered in London since launch in 2012, INDOS has firmly established itself as the leading independent alternative investment fund depositary and oversight service provider, servicing over 115 funds across 75 clients.
Law firm Orrick has continued the expansion of the London and European private equity platform with the additions of James Connor from Simpson Thacher, and Daniel Wayte from Milbank. “Private equity is a strategic priority for us and is essential to our focus on the tech, energy & infrastructure and
Rebecca (Becky) Wood has rejoined Sidley Austin as a partner. Wood will co-lead both the firm’s Food, Drug, and Medical Device Regulatory practice and its FDA group in Washington with partner Coleen Klasmeier. Wood previously served as Chief Counsel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Associate General Counsel
Ara Partners Group, an alternative asset manager focused on the industrial, chemicals & materials and energy sectors, has expanded its senior investment team to include three experienced executives: Cory Steffek as Managing Director, Grant Haddix as Operating Partner and James Wang as Principal. They join Managing Partners Charles Cherington and
Ara Partners Group (Ara Partners), an alternative asset manager focused on the industrial, chemicals & materials and energy sectors, has expanded its senior investment team to include three experienced executives: Cory Steffek as Managing Director, Grant Haddix as Operating Partner and James Wang as Principal. They join Managing Partners Charles
Global law firm K&L Gates has appointed James Cross as a partner in the private equity and corporate practice of its London office. Cross joins K&L Gates from Reed Smith LLP, where he co-founded and served as the coordinator of the firm’s dedicated London private equity practice. Cross’ broad
Prescient Fund Services (Ireland) Limited, an independent provider of Management Company, UCITS and AIFMD Platform and Fund Administration services, has appointed Emily Davy as Head of Legal and Compliance in Dublin.

 The appointment follows a period of strong growth in new business and continued demand by UK and global asset
Agilitas, a pan-European mid-market private equity firm, has appointed Michael Jennings as Chief Executive of its latest portfolio company, Hydro International. Jennings became Chief Executive with effect from 1 September 2018, having been non-executive Chairman since Agilitas announced its investment in Hydro International in February 2018. Jennings was previously Chief
Investment manager Neuberger Berman has appointed Alberto Salato to the newly created role of Head of Southern Europe, effective immediately. Based in Milan, Salato (pictured), will oversee client coverage across Iberia and Italy, reporting to Dik van Lomwel, Head of EMEA and LatAm. Salato joins from Blackrock Investment Management,
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has appointed Micaela Bulich, former Vice President Global Supply Chain for GE Renewable Energy’s USD8 billion onshore wind business, as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds. Bulich has more than 30 years’ experience as a strategy and execution leader of supply chain organisations in large, global,
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