Private equity-backed independent video game development studio, Sumo Digital, has appointed Ken Beaty (pictured) as Chairman.  Sumo Digital recently completed an MBO with investment from private equity firm NorthEdge Capital and successfully launched LittleBigPlanet 3 for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.   During a 20-year career in private equity, Beaty has

The Board of Directors of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has appointed André Bourbonnais as President and Chief Executive Officer effective 30 March, 2015. With over 20 years of industry experience, Bourbonnais comes to PSP Investments from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) where he was

Point B, a management consulting and venture investment firm, has named Nate Nelson senior director of its Dallas practice.  With a track record of success in helping companies through large business transformations, pre- and post-transaction mergers and acquisitions, product development, project and program leadership, and large-scale application development, Nelson will

Jean Pierre Mustier has joined Tikehau Capital as a partner. He will be London based and his primary focus will be on Tikehau Capital’s international expansion, whilst also contributing to the various existing businesses. Before joining Tikehau Capital, Mustier’s career was mainly focused on Corporate & Investment Banking activities at

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners (CVC) has appointed Ivo Lurvink as a Partner in the firm’s Amsterdam office. He will join the company on April 1, 2015. Most recently Head of ING Group Investments and Global Head of Group Acquisitions and Divestment, Lurvink has over 25 years of experience

Private investment firm Colony Capital has appointed Philippe M Costeletos as Principal and Chairman of International. Based in Colony’s London office, Costeletos, 49, will principally be responsible for identifying new investments outside of the United States, while also taking a significant role in the firm’s worldwide strategy and operations. He

Evercore has appointed Steven C Todrys as a Senior Advisor in the firm’s investment banking business with a focus on transactional tax and structuring solutions.  He will be based in Evercore’s office in New York. Todrys was most recently a partner at the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

EV Group-backed Rowan Group has added to its new Lancashire team with the appointment of Sarah Cottam as Senior Consultant. Cttam, who joins from SF Group where she held the title of Recruitment Consultant, will primarily be responsible for placing newly qualified ACA, ACCA and CIMA accountants through to Financial

Investment banking boutique Zeus Capital has made a trio of senior hires. Nick How joins the firm as Corporate Finance Director. As an experienced corporate financier and broker, Nick provides expert advice on IPOs, fundraisings and M&A, as well as ongoing equity market-related matters and investor relations. Most recently a

Aequitas Capital has appointed Scott Gillis, a member of its Advisory Board and former American International Group (AIG) executive, as Partner and Chief Operating Officer.  In his new role, Gillis will oversee the firm's accounting, financial planning and analysis, capital markets, legal, and information technology/business operations groups. This streamlining and