Aren LeeKong, Head of Direct Lending at Carlyle, is leaving the firm to pursue new “professional opportunities”, according to a report by Bloomberg citing an internal Carlyle memo circulated to staff.

International law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher has appointed Dr Nils Röver as a Partner specialising in private equity as part of its growth strategy in Germany over the past four years.

Global law firm Dechert has named Brian Miner, who was previously Co-Chair of the M&A and securities group at Schulte Roth & Zabel, as a Partner in its corporate and securities practice based in New York.

HighPost Capital, a private investment firm focused on the global consumer sector, has appointed Jay Steinle as Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, to lead the firm’s fundraising and investor relations activities.

JLL Partners, a New York-based middle market private equity firm focused on investing in businesses in the healthcare, business services, aerospace and defence sectors, has appointed Cara Killackey as Managing Director of Investor Relations.

Siepe, a provider of tech services and compliance and reporting for high yield, private credit and alternative investment managers, has made two senior hires in its leadership team – Shelly Torkelson and Teresa Lange Pierson.

Crestbridge, a global administration, management & corporate governance solutions business, has appointed James Morris as Commercial Director for Europe, who will be responsible for ongoing strategic growth and the development of new business.

SeventySix Capital, a VC fund investing in early-stage sports, media and entertainment companies, has promoted Managing Director Chad Stender to Managing Partner alongside the fund’s Founder, Wayne Kimmel.

The UK’s former Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has started new roles with private equity firms Manchester Square Partners and Appian Capital Advisory, according to a report by The Guardian citing the latest MPs’ register of interests as of 19 February 2024.