Energy Investors Funds, a private equity fund manager that invests in the US energy and electric power sector, has appointed Rob Franson as a vice president in its Needham, Massachusett
Energy Investors Funds, a private equity fund manager that invests in the US energy and electric power sector, has appointed Rob Franson as a vice president in its Needham, Massachusetts office, where he will be responsible for the management of portfolio investments.
Franson comes to the firm from Bank of Ireland, where he was a member of the global project finance team and responsible for all phases of deal completion, including deal origination, underwriting and transaction structuring.
Prior to Bank of Ireland, he worked for GE Energy Financial Services, where he underwrote numerous deals across the energy industry including power generation facilities, deepwater drilling rigs and LNG terminals.
Franson is a Major in the US Marine Corps Reserve and has served throughout the Middle East and Afghanistan.
‘We’re very excited to bring Rob aboard,’ says Mark Segel, a partner of EIF. ‘It’s an extremely active time in the power industry and we think Rob will help us manage our investments in a way that best benefits our partners and the markets we serve.’
‘I’m thrilled to be joining such an experienced team at EIF,’ says Franson. ‘It’s an honour to be joining the preeminent private equity firm in the power sector and I believe I’ll be able to use my experience and relationships in the industry to help the firm achieve its goals.’
