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Peter Stefanski, a veteran of Thoma Bravo, has joined Nexa Equity as a partner to bolster the firm’s focus on AI-driven investments, according to a report by Reuters. Stefanski spent 14 years at Thoma Bravo, including time working as a partner on the firm’s flagship fund.
Private investment giant Blackstone has appointed Michele Raba, previously head of European Private Equity at Apollo Global Management, to lead its European corporate private equity business, according to a report by Reuters.
Swander Pace Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer staples across both food & beverage and health & wellness categories, has appointed Greg Somerville as CEO of Maple Donuts, LLC, an SPC portfolio company. Maple Donuts is a producer of frozen bakery products, serving retail partners, foodservice operators, and institutional customers across North America.
Greenbelt Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing in the New Energy Economy, has added several senior hires to its team – Katie Kiersey as Chief of Strategy and Operating Partner to spearhead Greenbelt’s new value optimisation team, Managing Director Erika Mapes, Principal Austin Major and Vice President Elouise Roche.
Private equity investor Advent International has appointed Maxine Brenner as an Operating Partner. In this role, Brenner will work with Advent’s investment professionals and portfolio company leadership teams. Brenner brings over 30 years of experience as a senior executive across a range of sectors.
Thompson Street Capital Partners’ NAM, a leading provider of alternative dispute resolution services has appointed Mark Haddad as Chief Executive Officer.
Rohati Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm founded by former Amazon executives, has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of three Operating Partners – Max Bardon, Charles Elkan, and Kurt Zumwalt.
Hg, a private investment firm focussed on European and transatlantic software and services businesses, has appointed Anna Tye as a senior leader in North America and a Partner in the firm’s Saturn Fund effective January 2026.
Lotfi Karoui, Chief Credit Strategist at Goldman Sachs, is set to leave after 18 years at the firm, according to a report by Bloomberg citing an internal memo. His departure follows a series of senior research and strategy transitions within the bank, including the upcoming retirement of Goldman’s chief US equity strategist.
Wellington Management, an investment management firm with over $1.3tn assets under management, has appointed Michael Trihy as Head of Portfolio Management, Venture Growth Evergreen, Private Investments. Trihy will lead the expansion of Wellington’s evergreen private investing capabilities for private wealth clients.
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