Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero has appointed Joseph (Joe) R Cisewski, the legal counsel of cryptocurrency specialist Pantera Capital, as chief of staff and senior counsel.

VSS Capital Partners (VSS), a private investment firm investing in the healthcare, business services and education industries, has appointed Eric Kim as principal and Sai Parepally as vice president (VP). The pair will work collaboratively with VSS’ investment professionals to source new transactions, perform due diligence and support portfolio company

Mindful Capital Partners has appointed Claudia Lazzari as ESG Officer to strengthen the Luxembourg-based private equity fund manager’s ESG expertise. Lazzari’s appointment further proves the emphasis that MCP has been placing over the years on sustainability, good governance and the social impact of its portfolio companies. This commitment is consistent

Ocorian has appointed Owen Jones as head of infrastructure. He will be part of chief operating officer Carole Murphy’s team as the fund administration, capital markets, corporate and fiduciary services specislist strengthens its focus on business transformation across the group. Jones has a proven track record delivering and supporting major

Battery Ventures has promoted eight investors across its four offices worldwide including three principals who work closely with the firm’s general partners to manage investments: Brandon Gleklen, based in New York; Dillon Joyce, in San Francisco; and Justin Rosner, in Boston. Gleklen, who joined the technology-focused investment firm in 2015,

Angeles Equity Partners (Angeles) has promoted Sam Heischuber and Sameer Patel to managing director, and Max Schechter to principal, head of business development. Heischuber is responsible for the evaluation, due diligence, and execution of new investment opportunities at Angeles Equity Partners, primarily in the building products, distribution, and transportation and

Patient Square Capital has appointed Colin Shannon as a senior advisor. Shannon was most recently chairman and chief executive officer at global contract research organisation PRA Health Sciences (formerly PRA International). During his time as CEO of PRA Health Sciences, revenue of the company grew over seven-fold from less than

Dr Praeger’s Sensible Foods, a brand specialising in, nutritious plant-based frozen foods made from simple ingredients Ana portfolio company of Vestar Capital has appointed seasoned CPG executive Andy Reichgut has chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Backstop Solutions Group, a cloud-based productivity suite for institutional and alternative investors, has appointed Michael Neuman as the company’s first chief information security officer (CISO). As CISO, Neuman will lead Backstop’s efforts in elevating compliance standards internally, and providing strategic counsel to Backstop’s clients to help them better adhere to

Brewer Lane Ventures (BLV), a Boston-based venture capital firm focused on investing in the future of financial services, has appointed Douglas Kim as operating partner. David Castellani, formerly operating principal at Brewer Lane Ventures, has also been promoted to operating partner. Kim will partner with portfolio company founders to provide