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Rally Ventures appoints operating partner

Rally Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage business technology, has appointed Liz Benz as an Operating Partner. Benz is a long-time Rally Technology Partner and most recently served as the Chief Sales Officer at Jamf.

Ares appoints former Goldman Sachs exec to lead Asia credit

Ares Management Corp has named E G Morse as partner and head of Asia credit, as the firm continues to build out its regional leadership across private credit strategies. Based in Hong Kong, Morse succeeds Edwin Wong (pictured), who is set to retire at the end of June.

Petrichor appoints life sciences veteran as operating partner

Growth-focused healthcare and life sciences private investment firm Petrichor has named Paul J Sekhri as Operating Partner, bolstering its team with an executive who brings more than 35 years of experience across biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

HIG Capital names new CEO in leadership shakeup

HIG Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz, previously co-president, as its new chief executive officer, succeeding co-founder Sami Mnaymneh who is moving into the role of Executive Chairman alongside fellow co-founder Tony Tamer.

CVC DIF appoints partner and co-head of value-add strategy

CVC DIF, a global mid-market infrastructure equity fund manager, with €23bn across two strategies, has appointed Enrico Del Prete as a partner and co-head of the firm’s Value-Add strategy, marking an important milestone for the continued development of the platform.

Argand Partners appoints Vice President

Middle-market private equity firm Argand Partners has promoted Gerald Lizzo to Vice President. Lizzo originally joined the firm in 2023 as an Associate and was subsequently elevated to Senior Associate in April 2025.

Jolt Capital appoints Value Creation Partner

Growth-focused European private equity firm Jolt Capital has named Dr Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective 1 May, 2026. Based in Montreal, Akhavan will join Jolt’s newly formed value creation team to enhance portfolio company performance and support international growth initiatives.

Patria Private Equity names new Chair

Patria Private Equity Trust PLC has appointed Duncan Budge as its new chair following the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting, according to a report by Alliance News. Budge replaces Alan Devine, who has stepped down as both director and chair.

BNP Paribas Asset Management appoints new Deputy CEO

BNP Paribas Asset Management has appointed Isabelle Scemama as Deputy Chief Executive Officer alongside her role as Global Head of BNPP Asset Management Alts. She will continue to report to Sandro Pierri, Chief Executive Officer of BNPP AM.

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