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Hg, a private investment firm focussed on the European and transatlantic software, services, and data sectors, has appointed Steven Batchelor and Jean-Baptiste ‘JB’ Brian as Managing Partners and Co-Chief Executive Officers.
Flexpoint Ford, a Chicago-based private equity firm specialising in investment in the financial services sector, has promoted Managing Partner Chris Ackerman to Chief Executive Officer, according to a report by Crain’s.
ECI Partners, a mid-market private equity firm which manages funds of over £2bn, and made two new hires – Ben Kirrage as an Investment Manager, and Georgia Ling as an Investment Analyst, as it scales its investment team.
AE Industrial Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on technologies and services related to national & economic security, has added two new Vice Presidents in its Washington, DC office, Chris Aguemon and Bill Strobel.
Global investment firm Tower Peak Partners has hired Monika Dangova as Head of Sustainability. Based in London, Dangova will oversee sustainability integration across Tower Peak’s investment portfolios, including ESG data management, and driving the firm’s environmental and social impact initiatives.
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.
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