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Ares Management Corp has named E G Morse as partner and head of Asia credit, as the firm continues to build out its regional leadership across private credit strategies. Based in Hong Kong, Morse succeeds Edwin Wong (pictured), who is set to retire at the end of June.
Growth-focused healthcare and life sciences private investment firm Petrichor has named Paul J Sekhri as Operating Partner, bolstering its team with an executive who brings more than 35 years of experience across biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
HIG Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz, previously co-president, as its new chief executive officer, succeeding co-founder Sami Mnaymneh who is moving into the role of Executive Chairman alongside fellow co-founder Tony Tamer.
CVC DIF, a global mid-market infrastructure equity fund manager, with €23bn across two strategies, has appointed Enrico Del Prete as a partner and co-head of the firm’s Value-Add strategy, marking an important milestone for the continued development of the platform.
Middle-market private equity firm Argand Partners has promoted Gerald Lizzo to Vice President. Lizzo originally joined the firm in 2023 as an Associate and was subsequently elevated to Senior Associate in April 2025.
Growth-focused European private equity firm Jolt Capital has named Dr Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner, effective 1 May, 2026. Based in Montreal, Akhavan will join Jolt’s newly formed value creation team to enhance portfolio company performance and support international growth initiatives.
Patria Private Equity Trust PLC has appointed Duncan Budge as its new chair following the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting, according to a report by Alliance News. Budge replaces Alan Devine, who has stepped down as both director and chair.
Bank of America has launched a dedicated Private Capital M&A Group, as the bank looks to capitalise on growing demand for more flexible exit solutions among private equity firms, according to a report by Bloomberg.
BNP Paribas Asset Management has appointed Isabelle Scemama as Deputy Chief Executive Officer alongside her role as Global Head of BNPP Asset Management Alts. She will continue to report to Sandro Pierri, Chief Executive Officer of BNPP AM.
London, Amsterdam, and Paris-based private equity firm Freshstream Investment Partners LLP has promoted Tom Carroll and Gilles Gradassi to Partner, while also expanding its team with three new hires across its Value Creation, Investment, and Investor Relations teams.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
