Josh Harris-backed 26North Partners has appointed Matthew Manin, formerly head of private equity capital markets at Apollo Global Management, to spearhead its capital-markets operations, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the move.

CVC Capital Partners is accelerating succession planning as it prepares for its next major fundraising, with dealmaker Peter Rutland emerging as a frontrunner to succeed chief executive Rob Lucas, according to a report by the Financial Times.

HarbourVest Partners has appointed Michelle Han as Head of Global ex-US Marketing, a role designed to drive the firm’s growth across EMEA, APAC, Canada, and LATAM. Based in London, Han joined the firm on 1 September and will report to Chief Marketing Officer Ray Ahn.

Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Pierre de Raismes as a Managing Director in its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, where he will lead the global professional services firm’s PE-focused team across Europe.

Hunter Point Capital, an independent investment firm providing capital solutions and strategic support to alternative asset managers, has appointed Phiras Soubra as a Managing Director for the Middle East region.

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, has appointed Nikhil Hanmantgad as Managing Director in its Private Equity arm, strengthening the firm’s global healthcare investment team.