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SC Distributors appoints regional VP for South Central territory

SC Distributors, an alternative investment distribution organisation, has appointed Shelle Graves as regional vice president for the South Central region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.   Graves joins SC Distributors from RS Funds, where she was a proven top performer over the past nine and a half years. During

Duane Morris London office adds corporate tax partner Jennifer C Wheater

Jennifer C "Jenny” Wheater has joined the corporate practice group of Duane Morris as a partner based in the firm’s London office.  Wheater’s (pictured) addition further strengthens Duane Morris’ global corporate capabilities, particularly in the area of tax issues in the private equity and cross-border transactions. Wheater joins the firm

Lord Levene to join Benson Elliot advisory board

Benson Elliot, the UK-based private equity real estate fund manager, has appointed Lord Levene of Portsoken to the firm’s board of strategic advisors.   Lord Levene (pictured) brings a wealth of experience to Benson Elliot from a career in industry, finance and government spanning more than 40 years.    Currently

Gary Ashford, Kinetic Partners

Kinetic Partners strengthens global tax offering with appointment of Gary Ashford

Kinetic Partners, an adviser to the financial services industry, has appointed Gary Ashford as a member within the firm’s global tax team.   This new appointment further enhances Kinetic Partners’ capabilities across the alternative investment tax spectrum, while also creating a new area of expertise within the practice.   As

RDIF’s international advisory board appoints three new members

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has appointed three new members to its international advisory board.    The three new members are Gao Xiqing (pictured), president of the China Investment Corporation (CIC); Khaldoon Khalifa al-Mubarak, chief executive of Mubadala Development Company; and Ahmad Mohamed Al-Sayed, chief executive of Qatar Investment

Eric Poirier, chief executive officer, Addepar

Addepar appoints CEO and COO

Addepar, a provider of smart technology platforms for wealth and investment management, has appointed Eric Poirier as chief executive officer and Karen White as president and chief operating officer.   Addepar co-founder Joe Lonsdale continues to serve in his current role as executive chairman of the board, and co-founder Jason

Evercore to establish private capital advisory business

Evercore intends to expand its global investment banking platform by establishing a private capital advisory (PCA) business focused on secondary transactions for private funds interests.   This initiative expands the services that Evercore offers to institutional investors and fund sponsors, and complements the capital raising advisory services provided by Evercore’s

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Stonehaven adds two to senior team

Stonehaven, a placement agent focused on hedge funds, private equity, real estate, venture capital, private placements and long-only strategies, has added two key personnel to its senior team.   Mark Sullivan, as a managing director and partner, and will work closely with Stonehaven’s chief executive to spearhead origination and ongoing

Gordon Shaw, chief operating officer, Apex Group

Gordon Shaw appointed chief operating officer of the Apex Group

Independent fund administration company Apex Fund Services has appointed Gordon Shaw as chief operating officer of the Apex Group.   Shaw (pictured) was previously global head of banking and custody within the Credit Suisse alternative funds business. Prior to this, he was group chief operating officer at Fortis Prime Fund

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