Pan-European mid-market private equity firm Stirling Square Capital Partners has appointed Jonathan Heathcote as a partner and Matteo Nichil as an executive to the firm.
Heathcote joins from Palamon Capital Partners where he was one of six partners responsible for the origination, execution and management of European mid-market investments, primarily in Spain, Germany and the UK.
Prior to this, Heathcote was a consultant to Stirling Square in 2007-08 and was involved in a number of notable transactions during that time, including the acquisition of Italian aerospace company Microtecnica. He was a partner at European Acquisition Capital in 2002-07 and was responsible for sourcing, executing and managing a portfolio of investments, primarily in the UK and France. Prior to this, Heathcote was a consultant at McKinsey and a Royal Marines Officer.
Matteo joins from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was an associate in the M&A team. He joins with a range of transaction experience in the consumer and TMT sectors.
Stefano Bonfiglio (pictured), managing partner, says: "As we continue to add new talent and expertise to our team, it is particularly pleasing to welcome back Jonathan, a former colleague and a proven resource in the origination and management of complex, cross-border transactions. His skills will complement the existing team well as we continue to grow Stirling Square. Matteo has proven transaction execution skills and will provide additional support to the team on opportunities arising across Europe."
