Private equity firm Idinvest Partners is expanding its international team with two new additions to its strategy and solutions division, led by partner Sylvain Makaya. Sophie Béric has been named strategic projects director, responsible for managing Idinvest’s international and cross-border projects.   After three years at BNP Paribas' General Inspection

Wynnchurch Capital has promoted Frank Hayes to co-managing partner of the firm. Hayes has more than 28 years of experience in private equity investing and corporate finance, as well as investment origination and portfolio management.   Hayes joined Wynnchurch in 2001 and has served as a partner since that time.

Canadian investment bank FirePower Capital has launched an asset management arm that will provide debt financing to lower mid-market Canadian businesses. The FirePower Private Capital Division, a specialist 'Gap Debt' lender, aims to assist lower mid-market Canadian businesses searching for capital to continue to grow.   "Canadian entrepreneurs just do

NorthEdge Capital has promoted Jon Pickering to head of Manchester to lead the firm’s investment operations across the North West. Pickering has worked in the North West private equity market since 2002 and joined NorthEdge in 2013.   During his time at NorthEdge, he has led seven deals plus a

Rothschild & Co, an independent financial advisory group, has opened an office in Chicago. Investment banker Eric Hirschfield has joined Rothschild Global Advisory as a managing director and will head the new office.   Hirschfield, who has 28 years' experience as an M&A professional, joins Rothschild & Co from Goldman

Venture and growth investor Beringea has strengthened its UK investment team with three new hires including investment director, Eyal Malinger.  These appointments continue the growth in the investment team over the last 18 months, linked to an increase in funds under management.   Malinger joins Beringea from Countrywide where he

European venture capital company Truffle Capital has appointed Olga Koulechova as partner and head of business development. Koulechova is taking over the business development and will manage institutional fund raising campaigns in life sciences and fintech – Truffle Capital's main areas of expertise.   Prior to joining Truffle Capital, Koulechova

New York-based alternative investment firm Angelo Gordon has appointed Damien Loveday as managing director, investor relations. Loveday will be responsible for enhancing and expanding the firm’s institutional relationships in the EMEA region.   Previously, he was global head of diversifying strategies for Willis Towers Watson.   Loveday will be based

Law firm McDermott Will & Emery has appointed Robert Goldstein as partner and head of private equity for the firm’s New York office. Goldstein joins McDermott after leading the private equity group of another Am Law 100 firm, and he will be accompanied by partner Frank Steinherr.     “McDermott’s global