Private equity firm the Carlyle Group has named Christopher Dodds as senior adviser to its global financial services group based in San Francisco.

Advent International, the global private equity firm, has announced that Paolo Cantarella has joined the firm’s operating partner programme with a particular focus on investment opportu

RJD Partners, a UK middle market private equity firm, has appointed turnaround specialist Paul Woodley as a consultant.

Lloyds TSB Development Capital, the private equity arm of the Lloyds TSB Group, has appointed Daniel Sasaki as a director of its London office.

Duke Street, the independent European mid-market private equity firm, has announced that Miles Cresswell-Turner has joined the company as partner, specialising in financial services.

New York-based law firm Schwartz has announced that Gil Michel-Garcia has joined the firm as partner in the global emerging markets private equity, corporate and financial transaction

Private equity firm Permira has appointed James Fraser as head of financial services, responsible for identifying investment opportunities in the sector and leading an 11-strong dedicated

Bermuda-based alternative fund administrator Butterfield Fulcrum Group has announced the appointment of Joost Löbler as managing director in charge of business development for Europe,

UK-based alternative investment manager Octopus Investments has appointed former Capital One executive Karl E.