Kreos Capital has appointed Simon Hirtzel as Chief Operating Officer.
Kreos Capital has appointed Simon Hirtzel as Chief Operating Officer. He will take a critical role in the execution of the company’s growth plans as it continues to invest its second and third funds, Kreos II and Kreos III, as well as expanding the Kreos platform of innovative financing products on an international basis.
Hirtzel joins Kreos from PA Consulting Group, a USD750 million global management and technology consultancy, where he has held a variety of senior positions for over five years, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO he was responsible for international growth and success in its corporate technology ventures programme and for the management of its global consulting operations.
Prior to PA Consulting Group, Hirtzel worked with Arthur Andersen for five years in London and Frankfurt, specialising in international financing structures. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and holds an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
‘Simon is a great hire for Kreos,’ says partner Raoul Stein. ‘He has a proven track record in managing rapidly growing financial operations and his experience and leadership will greatly strengthen our senior management team. We see Simon playing a significant role in the expansion of our business, including the development of new products and services, ensuring our continued success.’
Commenting on his new role, Hirtzel says: ‘I am pleased to be joining the Kreos team at this exciting stage in their development. I look forward to applying my experience to help build their brand and accelerate their current momentum.’