Private equity firm Blackford Capital has appointed Jeffrey W Johnson as managing director. Prior to joining Blackford, Johnson served as managing director for Gilbert Global Equity Partners, a billion-dollar private equity fund that was launched by Soros Quantum Funds alumni. A s a key founding member of Gilbert, Johnson was

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has formed PSP Investments Holding USA in New York to focus on principal debt and credit investments led by industry veteran David Scudellari.  Scudellari has also been appointed as Senior Vice President, Head of Principal Debt and Credit Investments of PSP Investments. "The leveraged finance landscape is currently

Technology and Consulting firm Methys has appointed Jean Philippe Gireaud as Head of International Business Development, a move designed to support the firm’s strategy to increase its presence in Continental Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Based in Paris, Jean-Philippe will be responsible for developing new streams of business

CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities has added three new members to its renewable energy team. Industry veteran, Nick Sangermano is Managing Director and Head of Corporate and Private Placements. Hw will lead CohnReznick Cap Markets’ efforts to further support its energy and other corporate clients’ needs for capital.   Sangermano brings

Middle market private equity firm Blackford Capital has appointed Jeffrey W Johnson as managing director. Prior to joining Blackford, Johnson served as managing director for Gilbert Global Equity Partners, LP, a billion-dollar private equity fund that was launched by Soros Quantum Funds alumni.  As a key founding member of Gilbert,

Victory Park Capital (VPC), an asset management firm focused on middle market debt and equity investments, has appointed Ron Rolighed as a principal. Based at VPC’s Chicago headquarters, Rolighed brings over 20 years of experience in financial services and investment management. In his role, Rolighed will oversee new business development,

Dutch law firm Van Doorne has boosted its corporate private equity team with the addition of corporate partner Jeroen Sombezki. Sombezki will focus on cross-border M&A transactions (including public company takeover bids and joint ventures) in the Netherlands with a strong focus on mid-market private equity and venture capital transactions,

Napier Park Global Capital, a global alternative asset management firm, has appointed Ned May as a director in the firm’s private equity group. “We are delighted to welcome Ned to the firm,” says Manu Rana, managing director and co-head of Napier Park Financial Partners. “He has a deep understanding of

Investec Investment Banking has appointed Dan Sheahan (pictured) to lead its Investment Banking activities in the North of England. Sheahan is a Corporate Financier with substantial experience of originating and transacting complex deals across many industries. He joins from , where he was a Senior Director in their Leeds office