Fund placement agent and secondary transactions advisor AXON Partners has appointed William Gilmore as a partner in the firm’s UK office. Gilmore, who joins as a Partner/Head of Origination, is an industry veteran having spent the last 18 years in manager selection most recently as Head of Primary Funds Europe

GPB Capital Holdings has appointed Brian Weisenberger as Managing Director, Communications. He will lead GPB Capital’s new in-house communications team. “Our ongoing growth, and that of our various operating partners across the country, depends on the effective external and internal communication of key data, insights, and messages,” says David Gentile, Founder

Palatine Private Equity has made four promotions across its UK business following one of the firm’s most successful and active years. Andy Strickland, who is based in the London office, has been promoted to Senior Investment Director. He’s been with the firm for five years and has been involved in

Private equity firm MTN Capital Partners has appointed Terrance Kennedy as Director of Business Development. In this role, Kennedy will be responsible for sourcing potential investment opportunities from investment banks and other intermediaries as well as MTN Capital’s proprietary group of senior executives. Kennedy was previously a Senior Associate on

Specialist business advisory firm FRP Advisory has strengthened its debt advisory and forensic services practices with two partner appointments based in its London office. Tom Cox and Nishad Morjaria bring the firm partner total to 50, collectively bringing almost 35 years’ advisory experience to the business. Cox has joined the

Private equity-backed soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks has appointed Mick Howard as its new CEO, following a strong 2018 in which the company increased headcount by 45 per cent and expanded its product offering. Howard moves into the role following nine months as Clearly Drinks’ Chief Operating Officer, where he

Bowmark Capital, a mid-market private equity firm, has appointed Simon Adcock as a partner and head of portfolio management.  Adcock brings over 20 years’ experience in corporate advisory and management roles and was previously senior portfolio director at Lloyds Development Capital. Prior to that, he was a partner and regional