Independent UK-based private equity firm Livingbridge has bolstered its team with seven new hires, including the return of Bevan Duncan after as stints as Managing Director of the Strategic Equity division at Gresham House and COO of financial services startup, Mintus.

Alter Domus, a provider of tech-enabled fund administration, private debt, and corporate services for the alternative investment industry, has appointed Michael Janiszewski as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Investec Bank has established a dedicated GP Advisory team led by new appointee Stefano Manna as Head of GP Advisory, reflecting a growing demand from PE for alternative exit options amid a challenging dealmaking environment.

Global law firm K&L Gates has appointed Hazel Doyle as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds practice in Dublin, which advises on a range of investment funds including hedge and private equity funds.

Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specialising in the food sector, has promoted Peter Tang to Chief Financial Officer in addition to his current role as Managing Director of the firm.

Stockholm-based private equity investment firm Nordstjernan AB has appointed Johan Lilliehöök, currently Managing Director, Investments at investment business AP Moller Holding, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has appointed Haidee Lee and Carsten Woehrn as global co-heads of mergers and acquisitions for its team catering to large private equity firms and other financial investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc has appointed David Kamo as its global head of financial sponsor mergers and acquisitions within its investment bank, according to a report by Reuters.

ECI Partners, a growth-focused mid-market private equity firm has expanded its investment team with the appointment of Louis Jans as an Investment Associate. Jans role will involve originating and working on new investments, as well as supporting management teams in the ECI portfolio.