Personnel
Senior personnel moves at private equity firms, venture capital GPs, hedge funds, placement agents, and institutional LPs. Partner promotions, MD hires, IR leadership changes, and fundraising team moves.
Maple Park Capital Appoints Grant Mueller as Vice President
Maple Park Capital has hired Grant Mueller as Vice President for its investment team, according to Private Equity Wire.
August Equity Announces Five Promotions Following Fund VI Close
UK private equity firm August Equity promotes five staff members after successfully closing its £350 million Fund VI at the end of 2025.
August Equity Announces Five Promotions
UK private equity firm August Equity promotes five staff members after closing its £350 million Fund VI.
Apollo's Americas Client Coverage Head Exits After Four Years
Dennis Cornell has departed from his role leading client coverage for the Americas at Apollo Global Management after approximately four years, amid personnel shifts in the firm's capital solutions bus
Apollo’s Americas Client Coverage Head Exits Firm After Four Years
Dennis Cornell has left Apollo Global Management after approximately four years, amid personnel changes in the capital solutions business.
Rally Ventures Appoints Liz Benz as Operating Partner
Rally Ventures, focused on early-stage business technology, has appointed Liz Benz as Operating Partner to support portfolio companies and firm initiatives.
Ares Appoints Former Goldman Sachs Exec as Asia Credit Head
Ares Management Corp names E G Morse as partner and head of Asia credit, succeeding Edwin Wong amid regional leadership changes.
Ares Management Appoints E G Morse as Head of Asia Credit
Ares Management Corp names E G Morse, a former Goldman Sachs executive, as partner and head of Asia credit in Hong Kong, succeeding Edwin Wong who retires in June.
Petrichor Appoints Paul J. Sekhri as Operating Partner
Petrichor, a growth-focused healthcare and life sciences investment firm, has appointed Paul J. Sekhri as Operating Partner, drawing on his over 35 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceuticals.
CVC's Cathrin Petty and Manna Tree's Ellie Rubenstein Named in PE Hub's Women in PE; Blackstone to Launch PMG Sale
PE Hub reports the recognition of two executives in private equity and an upcoming sale by Blackstone, along with another acquisition in legal services.
Permira and MiddleGround Executives Named in PE Hub's Women in PE
Silvia Oteri of Permira and Christen Paras of MiddleGround have been recognized in PE Hub and Buyouts' Women in PE, while firms like Carlyle target caregiver services for its fragmentation and resilie
Permira and MiddleGround Executives Named in PE Hub Women in PE Awards
Silvia Oteri of Permira and Christen Paras of MiddleGround have been recognized in PE Hub and Buyouts' Women in PE, while firms like Carlyle target the caregiver services sector for its fragmentation
Argand Partners Promotes Gerald Lizzo to Vice President
Middle-market private equity firm Argand Partners has elevated Gerald Lizzo to Vice President after his prior roles within the firm.
HCI Equity Partners Rebrands as Oridian Capital Partners
Lower middle-market private equity firm HCI Equity Partners is rebranding as Oridian Capital Partners, reflecting a prior leadership transition and strategic evolution.
Jolt Capital Appoints Dr. Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner
European private equity firm Jolt Capital names Dr. Tara Akhavan to its value creation team, effective 1 May 2026, to boost portfolio performance.
Jolt Capital Names Dr. Tara Akhavan as Value Creation Partner
European private equity firm Jolt Capital has appointed Dr. Tara Akhavan to its value creation team, effective May 1, 2026, to boost portfolio performance.
Apollo Global Management Plans Second US Headquarters in Florida or Texas
Apollo Global Management is considering south Florida or Texas for a second US HQ to support talent acquisition and operational growth, amid a trend of financial firms relocating to the Sun Belt.
Apollo Plans Second US HQ in Florida or Texas
Apollo Global Management is considering south Florida or Texas for a second US headquarters to support talent acquisition and operational growth.
Christen Paras Advances at MiddleGround Capital in Women in PE Spotlight
Christen Paras takes on leadership roles at MiddleGround Capital and sponsors initiatives for female empowerment, as featured in a 2026 article.
Christen Paras Leads Teams at MiddleGround Capital and Sponsors Women's Initiatives
Christen Paras at MiddleGround Capital has taken on leadership roles and supports female empowerment through the firm's Women’s Wing, as detailed in a Buyouts Insider article.
Christen Paras Leads Teams at MiddleGround Capital in Women in PE
Christen Paras advances at MiddleGround Capital and sponsors the firm's Women’s Wing for female empowerment, as detailed in a Buyouts Insider article.
Buyouts Insider Releases April 2026 Issue on Women in Private Equity and PE Trends
The April 2026 issue of Buyouts profiles 10 women in private equity, highlights from PEI’s third annual NEXUS conference, and discusses challenges in PE exits.
Buyouts Magazine Releases April 2026 Issue on Women in Private Equity
The April 2026 issue of Buyouts profiles 10 women in private equity and covers PEI’s third annual NEXUS conference and challenges in PE exits.
Citco Relocates Luxembourg Office to Bolster Private Markets Growth
Citco announces relocation of its Luxembourg office to support expansion in private markets, effective April 2026, amid its role as a leading asset servicer.
Patria Private Equity Trust Appoints Duncan Budge as New Chair
Patria Private Equity Trust PLC names Duncan Budge as its new chair, replacing Alan Devine after the annual general meeting.
Patria Private Equity Trust Appoints New Chair
Patria Private Equity Trust PLC has named Duncan Budge as its new chair, replacing Alan Devine after the annual general meeting.
Bank of America Launches Private Capital M&A Group for PE Exits
Bank of America has established a new Private Capital M&A Group to address demand for flexible exit options in private equity, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
BNP Paribas Asset Management Appoints Isabelle Scemama as Deputy CEO
BNP Paribas Asset Management has named Isabelle Scemama as Deputy Chief Executive Officer while she continues as Global Head of BNPP Asset Management Alts.
Nurse Capital Appoints Dan Weberg as General Partner
Venture capital firm Nurse Capital announces Dan Weberg, a healthcare innovation expert, as its new General Partner, according to a PR Newswire release.
Freshstream Promotes Two to Partner and Expands Team
Freshstream Investment Partners promotes Tom Carroll and Gilles Gradassi to Partner and hires three new staff members to bolster its operations in Europe.
Honigman Expands Chicago Private Equity Team with New Partners
Law firm Honigman has appointed two new partners to its Chicago private equity practice, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
Honigman Expands Chicago Private Equity Team with Two New Partners
Law firm Honigman has added two partners to its Chicago private equity practice, according to a report by Private Equity Wire.
ECI Partners Appoints David Danon as Investment Team Partner
Mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners has appointed David Danon, who spent nearly 20 years at Bain Capital, as a partner in its investment team.
Aware Super Appoints Alex Satchcroft as Head of Private Equity
Australian pension fund Aware Super has named Alex Satchcroft to lead its AUD11bn private equity portfolio amid a team reshuffle.
NASSP Expands Membership to Include Elementary Principals and Rebrands
The National Association of Secondary School Principals announced on March 16, 2026, its expansion to include elementary school principals and rebranding as the National Principals Association.
NASSP Expands to Include Elementary Principals and Rebrands
The National Association of Secondary School Principals announces expansion to elementary school principals and rebrands as National Principals Association, as stated in a PR Newswire release.
TPG Hires Senior Executive to Re-establish Japan PE Presence
TPG is expanding its operations in Japan through a senior hire aimed at re-establishing its private equity presence, including TPG NewQuest's first Japan-based secondaries executive.
TPG Makes Senior Hire to Re-establish Japan PE Presence
TPG is expanding its operations in Japan through a senior hire as part of a broader multi-asset strategy, according to Buyouts Insider.
TPG Seeks to Re-establish Japan PE Presence with Senior Hire
TPG is hiring a senior executive to re-enter Japan's private equity market as part of a broader multi-asset expansion strategy.
Weil Gotshal Names PE Partner as Successor to Executive Partner
Weil Gotshal & Manges announces Ramona Nee as successor to Barry Wolf as executive partner in January 2027, marking a leadership transition.
Weil Gotshal Names Ramona Nee as Successor to Barry Wolf
Weil Gotshal & Manges announces Ramona Nee as the next executive partner succeeding Barry Wolf in January 2027, per a report.
HighVista Appoints Raudel Yanez as Head of Private Equity Secondaries
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez to lead its GP-led secondaries strategy focused on the lower mid-market, expanding its private equity platform.
HighVista Appoints Head for Private Equity Secondaries Strategy
HighVista Strategies hires Raudel Yanez as managing director to lead its GP-led secondaries efforts in the lower mid-market.
Apollo Appoints Principal for $1bn Singapore Private Credit Fund
Apollo Global Management has hired Wei Ming Wong as principal for a new $1bn private credit fund targeting high-growth companies in Singapore, as reported by Private Equity Wire.
ICG Appoints Luke Schlafly as Global Head of Insurance Client Solutions
Global asset manager ICG has named Luke Schlafly to lead its insurance efforts within the Client Solutions Group, according to Private Equity Wire.
Fortress Hires Elizabeth Burton as Chief Strategist
Fortress Investment Group has appointed Elizabeth Burton to the role of chief strategist, with her based in New York and reporting to co-CEOs Drew McKnight and Jack Neumark.
Vintage Stone Capital Appoints Kevin K Albert as Senior Partner and Head of Capital Markets
Private equity firm Vintage Stone Capital has named Kevin K Albert to lead capital strategy and support expansion in the lower mid-market, according to Private Equity Wire.
August Equity Appoints Two New Associates
UK private equity firm August Equity has hired Jess Webster and Leo Holdsworth as investment associates to strengthen its team.
August Equity Appoints Two New Investment Associates
UK private equity firm August Equity has hired Jess Webster and Leo Holdsworth as investment associates to support its operations.
Vistria Appoints Co-Heads for Flagship Funds
Vistria has named David Schuppan and Phil Alphonse as co-heads of its flagship funds to support the firm's growth and strategic priorities.
