Hatteras Funds, a provider of alternative investment solutions for financial professionals, has named Brian Jacobs chief executive officer. Founder and former chief executive David B. Perkins will continue as chairman, working closely with Jacobs on overall corporate strategy and investment management. Jacobs (pictured) will lead a senior executive team of

Centerview Partners has appointed Skip Paul, a media and entertainment veteran, as a senior adviser in its advisory practice. Paul will be a key participant in Centerview’s expansion in the media and entertainment sectors, and will be based in Centerview’s Los Angeles office. Paul has achieved success across an array

Hercules Technology Growth Capital, a specialty finance company providing venture debt and equity to venture capital and private equity-backed technology and life science companies, has appointed Janice Bourque as managing director in the life sciences group in Hercules’ Boston office. Bourque has over 25 years of experience in financial services

Equity Risk Partners, an insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm focused on the private equity industry, has hired Charles Blackmon as senior principal – executive liability. Blackmon will join Equity Risk Partners’ Chicago office from Marsh, where he most recently held a vice president position in their financial and

SV Life Sciences has appointed Paul Wallace, an executive with over 18 years of experience in healthcare services operations and private equity investing, as a venture partner. Wallace will be working on the SV Life Sciences healthcare services team. Wallace was most recently senior vice president of Healthways, a Nashville-based

LLR Partners, a Mid-Atlantic private equity firm, has appointed John J. “Jack” Gavin as an operating partner. Gavin will work closely with LLR to continue to grow the firm and expand its portfolio of business services companies. “I’m very excited to be joining LLR Partners,” says Gavin. “I’ve known the

Law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft has appointed Drew G. L. Chapman, an alternative investment, asset management and securities industry attorney, as partner in the corporate department. Chapman will reside in the New York office. “Drew Chapman is a great addition to our corporate team,” says Steven Lofchie, co-chair of

HarbourVest Partners, an alternative investment firm, has appointed Simon Lund as head of sales and marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Lund (pictured) will manage and enhance relationships with new investors and their advisers within the EMEA geographic regions.  “We are very pleased to have Simon join our