Private equity firm Palatine has announced a raft of promotions reflecting the team’s contribution over the past 12 months, which saw record levels of investment and exit activity. Richard Thomas, who leads Palatine’s Midlands office and Business Services sector, and James Gregson who was one of the first people the

Circularity Capital, a specialist private equity firm supporting growth stage European SMEs in the circular economy, has appointed Nicola Keen as Operating Principal. Joining Circularity Capital from PA Consulting, Keen brings a wealth of experience in technology and innovation consultancy with a strong focus on supporting the growth and innovation

ECI Partners, a growth-focused mid-market private equity firm, has made five promotions across its Investment, Origination and Commercial Teams. This news comes following a strong 2021 performance, delivering multiple successful exits throughout the year. Rory Nath and Isa Maidan have been promoted to Investment Directors within the Investment Team, while

Marathon Asset Management (Marathon), a New York-based global investment advisor overseeing approximately USD23 billion in assets across private and public global credit markets, has promoted Christine Chartouni, Marathon’s Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, to Partner. Chartouni has been with Marathon since 2004 and serves on Marathon’s Executive and

KKR & Co has appointed Ryan Stork as a Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Stork is joining KKR from BlackRock where he held multiple leadership roles for more than 20 years, including most recently as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. He also served as Chairman of Asia Pacific, Global Head

True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, has promoted David Hirsch, Will Heldfond and John Gray to Principal. Hirsch joined True Wind in 2016 from Wind Point Partners and focuses on investments in the industrial & transportation, government, marketing,

Kainos Capital (Kainos), a food and consumer-focused private equity firm, has appointed David Gassko as Principal. Gassko will be actively involved in leading the evaluation, execution, and management of portfolio companies. He will also continue to help lead the firm’s associate recruiting activities and serve as a member of the

Suntera Global has appointed Ian Horswell as Global Head of Business Development within the fund services arm of its international operations.

As part of its continuing commitment to quality and service, Crestbridge has recognised 39 individuals across its network of offices, as part of its 2022 New Year promotions.