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UK cyber security business, Adarma, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of ex-Cisco Global Vice President John Maynard as its new CEO. The business has made the appointment as it seeks to capitalise on its existing strong growth trajectory and track record in assisting large blue-chip organisations with threat management and security operations. Adarma intends to do this by expanding its service offerings and driving international growth across the UK, US and Europe.
Maynard will take up the role at the end of November. Previously VP of the Global Security Specialists group at Cisco, John joins Adarma with
Atwater Capital (Atwater), a private equity firm that focuses exclusively on the media and entertainment sectors, has appointed Meri Khananashvili, formerly an executive at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the entertainment agency giant, as Principal. Khananashvili, who brings deep industry expertise and an extensive network to the firm’s leadership, will play a key role in the execution of Atwater’s investment strategy. She will be based at the firm’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Prior to joining, Khananashvili was a Business Affairs Executive in the Media Finance Group at CAA, one of Atwater’s key industry partners. Khananashvili’s experience includes consulting on deal structuring, film
Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone), a European mid-market private equity firm, is to sell its majority shareholding in Winterbotham Darby, a supplier of chilled foods to UK supermarket chains, to PAI Partners (PAI).
LDC will also exit its minority shareholding in Winterbotham Darby alongside Equistone, while the company’s management will remain invested in the business. The financial terms of the transaction are undisclosed and completion remains subject to the relevant regulatory approvals.
Winterbotham Darby is one of the UK’s most dynamic chilled food businesses with a leading position in continental foods and a fast-growing plant-based operation. Through strategic own-label relationships
Hudson Hill Capital (Hudson Hill), a private investment firm founded by Eric Rosen, has acquired a majority stake in InXpress Holdings Ltd, a software-enabled global franchisor of transportation and logistics services, in partnership with the company’s senior management team. The transaction reinforces InXpress’s long-term commitment to provide world-class transportation and logistics solutions to small and medium sized businesses.
Based in Manchester, UK, InXpress is an international franchisor of parcel, freight, and delivery logistics services serving SME customers through a software platform and global network of almost 400 franchises in 14 countries. Established in 1999, the company maintains relationships with tier-one
Premier Healthcare Professionals (PHP), an Atlanta-based healthcare staffing firm, has acquired Field Health Limited (Adevia Health), an international nurse recruiting firm.Adevia Health is based in London, England, with locations in South Africa, Nepal, Germany & Italy.
“We are thrilled with the addition of Adevia Health and their team of 1,500 international RN’s. PHP has ambitious plans for growth in the United States and through this significant step, we will gain critical mass, and more importantly, a solution to help US Hospitals and our VMS partners with their critical nurse staffing needs,” says PHP CEO, Chris Eales sid.
“Adevia’s management will
Priority Power Management, an independent energy management services and consulting firm, has acquired Texas Power Consultants (TPC). TPC, headquartered in Tyler, Texas, offers energy advisory and consulting services to electric retail customers in East Texas and beyond. The addition of TPC will strengthen Priority’s portfolio buying power for its customers, and increase its geographic footprint into the East Texas region with the addition of TPC’s long-time and high-quality client base. Further, the acquisition will enhance Priority’s ability to leverage its deep experience and resources to guide customers through the energy transition, managing energy costs while utilising technologies such as demand response,
Riverstone Holdings (Riverstone) is to buy International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) from Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation for total consideration of USD2.685 billion subject to customary closing adjustments.Established in 1939, IMTT is an industry leader in the storage and handling of bulk liquid products that are used in energy, industrial, consumer, and transportation industries. The Company operates 19 terminals and has total storage capacity of approximately 48 MMbbls.
“Riverstone has a long-standing track record owning and operating terminal assets, and we are excited about the opportunities at IMTT to drive growth and performance to deliver attractive returns to our investors,” says Baran
Private equity firm Cinven and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, are to acquire specialist insurance and (re)insurance broker, Miller, from its partners and corporate member, Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Founded in 1902, Miller is a leading specialist insurance and (re)insurance broker operating in the UK, Lloyd’s and internationally. It employs more than 640 people through its offices in London, Ipswich, Brussels, Paris, Singapore and Geneva, covering the world’s major insurance hubs. Miller operates across a number of specialist areas, including marine, energy, credit and political risks, delegated authorities, professional risks, property, casualty,
PAI Partners, a leading European private equity firm, through its newly raised fund specialised in mid-market opportunities, PAI Mid-Market Fund (PAI MMF), has acquired a majority stake in Angulas Aguinaga, a Spanish specialist in modern fish and fish-based ready meal solutions, from private equity firm Portobello Capital.After the signing of this agreement, the current shareholders will reinvest in the company and continue to hold a 49.9 per cent stake. The completion of this transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Angulas Aguinaga owns some of the most recognised brands in the Spanish fish and seafood convenience industry, such as
Zouk, an infrastructure and private equity fund manager investing in the sustainable economy, has appointed Lord Paul Myners CBE to the its Board.Myners’ appointment will allow Zouk to draw upon his wider ranging insights into multiple areas of interest including, in particular, ESG considerations within private equity portfolios. Myners’ is also expected to play an important role in supporting Zouk’s business.
Lord Myners, a member of the House of Lords, has a distinguished track record in policymaking, fund management and business as an investor and corporate leader. Myners worked at Gartmore between 1987 – 2001, where he was latterly CEO
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