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.

Brand Velocity Partners (BVP), a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing consumer businesses, has appointed two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning as a Partner. Manning will be involved in all aspects of the firm, including supporting its growth, sourcing new investment opportunities, and enhancing the value of its

Loomis, Sayles & Company, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has launched the Loomis Sayles Private Credit Group which will be led by new hire Chris Gudmastad, CFA, as head of private credit. Myles Reinecke, CFA, also joins as senior private credit analyst. Private credit, a growing asset class increasingly

European private equity firm IK Partners (IK) has appointed Pete Wilson as its first UK Mid Cap Partner. In addition, five individuals based across the firm’s Paris, Stockholm and London offices have been promoted to Partner. Prior to joining IK, Wilson was a Partner and Head of UK Private Equity

Baird Capital, the global private equity and venture capital arm of Baird, has appointed Louise Kingston as a Director with the Global Portfolio Operations team in London. Kingston will focus on supporting UK-based investee companies.    Kingston joins Baird Capital from the mid-market private firm Livingbridge, where she spent eight

PwC UK has announced changes to its Deals Leadership team and continued to strengthen the practice with the promotion of nine new equity partners from 1 January 2022. Lucy Stapleton has been appointed as Head of Deals and a member of the firm’s Management Board. With over 25 years’ experience

The Rohatyn Group (TRG), an asset management firm with expertise in emerging markets and real assets, has appointed Colin Clark and Erik Kankainen as Partners.

Leeds-based private equity search specialist Raw Selection has promoted Jack Burns to Executive Search Manager.