Human Capital
16 September 2021
Why so serious?
Seriousness is the single greatest source of inefficiency and ineffectiveness in business, writes executive coach and performance consultant, Thomas Woodland
17 September 2021
Blackstone’s Saxena joins Canoe
Saxena supports Canoe’s growing client base, while strengthening the company’s product and technology strategy
17 September 2021
CapMan hires ESG director
Anna Olsson joins from ISS ESG, a sustainability consultancy, where she has worked since 2015
16 September 2021
Gen II hires two
Duncan Christie is head of operations and a member of the executive committee while Eva Ntovolou is global data protection officer
14 September 2021
Drawbridge hires three
Adam Menkes is global head of ops, Jacob Cane is head of strategy, while Art Murphy is director of BD
14 September 2021
IPEM 2021: The LP view
Michael Lindauer, MD of Allianz Capital Partners explains why LPs should stay calm and invest consistently
13 September 2021
IPEM 2021: PE is ready
Claire Chabrier, president of France Invest discusses how the Covid pandemic has accelerated innovation, climate issues and social responsibility
9 September 2021
Ocorian hires head of global funds
Garrett Breen joins from JP Morgan where he spent the last five and a half years
9 September 2021
KKR names chief diversity officer
Kerryann Benjamin joins from Goldman Sachs where she spent 19 years, most recently as head of firmwide programming and digital learning
9 September 2021
Apposite promotes two
James Harper is now CFO and Julie-Anne Hughes is operations and finance manager
6 September 2021
Access names general counsel
Benjamin Aller focuses on legal affairs, group operations and strategy
2 September 2021
Arthur Cox’s Garrett joins Reed Smith
Garrett’s practice focuses on cross-border finance and corporate transactions, formal and informal insolvency procedures, restructuring and workouts
31 August 2021
Zedra appoints two
Charles-Alexandre Houillon has been named director of fund management services, while Murjel Breedveld Jagesser is client director, both in Luxembourg
25 August 2021
Domicile watch: August 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including the FCA's third consultation paper on UK IFPR, Guernsey's appointment of a strategic adviser for green and sustainable finance and Hong Kong's SFC amended fund manager code of conduct
19 August 2021
ILPA seeks feedback on DDQ and DEI metrics
These latest updates aim to reflect the changes in the industry over the past several years, specifically around ESG and DEI
19 August 2021
Livingbridge’s Conway joins Crowe
Jono Clare has been named as the GP's new head of tax
18 August 2021
PwC’s Woehl joins Montagu
In her new role, Woehl will help develop and refine Montagu’s existing ESG processes and procedures as well as support the portfolio companies’ ESG efforts
12 August 2021
Ares promotes Phillips to CFO
The move follows the termination of CFO/COO Michael McFerran’s employment for inappropriate misconduct
12 August 2021
Comment: The first time
Khuram Bajwa of OneTen Associates discusses real life examples of hiring a CFO for the first time
5 August 2021
Dentons’ Craig joins Paul Hastings
Ted Craig joined from Dentons where he was partner, head of the private funds practice in the UK
5 August 2021
The evolution of HR
Attracting talent in an increasingly competitive landscape, nurturing and developing teams, navigating the post-Covid landscape - today's HR and talent practitioners have plenty on their plates
27 July 2021
Investran’s Iaslovits joins Anduin
Iaslovits will provide guidance on Anduin’s product roadmap
27 July 2021
TMF Group’s White joins Oakbridge
John White is responsible for overseeing compliance at both Oakbridge Funds and The ED Group
26 July 2021
Domicile watch: July 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including Denmark's ranking as most business-friendly domicile, increased fund fees for Jersey and Guernsey's proposal for increasing fees
26 July 2021
The Drawdown Awards: GP finalists announced
We are pleased to present the GP finalists for The Drawdown Awards 2021
23 July 2021
Majority of PE and VC employees received 2020 pay rise
74% of PE and VC employees received a pay rise last year
21 July 2021
Core values biggest influence on ESG attitudes
52% of GPs believe their firm’s core values have the greatest influence on their attitude and activity with regards to ESG and sustainability
20 July 2021
Stephenson Harwood promotes de Ste Croix to partner
She focuses on fund formation, GP-led secondaries, LP portfolio sales and complex fund-related transactions, including GP removals
14 July 2021
Former Apax COO joins Bridges as NED
Philip Newborough, co-CEO of Bridges: "Clive has been a great friend and advisor to Bridges for many years now, and I’m delighted we can tap into his insight and experience more regularly"
14 July 2021
Simpson Thacher’s Fox joins Kirkland & Ellis
Amy Fox advises private equity clients on the organisation and operation of European, Asian and global large-cap funds
14 July 2021
Suntera appoints Jersey head of funds
Ryan Taylor has overall responsibility for developing and managing the new fund administration team in the jurisdiction and growing its client base
13 July 2021
FCA, PRA & BoE outline D&I initiatives
“Regulators and industry need to work together to increase diversity at senior levels and ensure the UK’s financial services firms are best equipped to serve the economy”
13 July 2021
Halfenger joins Arctaris
He joined from consultancy firm Treliant, where he has been MD of securities & investment management compliance
8 July 2021
The Drawdown Awards 2021: Finalists Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered, and a massive congratulations to all those that made the shortlist
7 July 2021
PE career satisfaction remains strong
Majority of GPs are either more or equally satisfied in their jobs as they were 12 months ago
5 July 2021
Inflexion promotes Pattison
Ben Pattison has been named head of finance while Ionela Serbenco is now fund accounting manager
5 July 2021
BC’s Dell joins Pemberton
BC Partners’ Graeme Dell has been appointed as Pemberton’s new COO
2 July 2021
Sanne promotes Fowler to global head of PE
He takes over from Oliver Morris, who has recently left the firm to join TDR Capital as head of fund operations
29 June 2021
Drawbridge appoints COO
Scott DePetris will drive the firm’s global strategy and business operations
29 June 2021
Domicile watch: June 2021
Key takeaways from the major PE domiciles: including Guernsey's updated code of corporate governance, Luxembourg's FAQ on MiFID application and Cyprus' new form related to cross-border activities
28 June 2021
EQT creates new sustainability roles
Bahare Haghshenas is global head of sustainable transformation, while Sophie Walker is head of sustainability for private capital
28 June 2021
ALFI re-elects Lamesch as chair
Effective immediately, Corinne Lamesch’s second term will run for two years
25 June 2021
Kirkland & Ellis names investment funds partner
Raphaël Bloch advises investment fund managers on the establishment and operation of funds and separate accounts across the alternative asset space
25 June 2021
Preqin appoints head of ESG
Jaclyn Bouchard joins from S&P Global, was director of ESG & sustainable finance products within its global ratings division
24 June 2021
Squire Patton Boggs launches London funds practice
Steven Ward has been hired as investment funds partner to spearhead the development of the new division
23 June 2021
North America ahead of Europe on D&I
75% of North American GPs said they are more likely have taken action to support equity and advancement of women and employees from underrepresented groups
23 June 2021
Blackstone hires global head of DE&I
Devin Glenn joined from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where she spent almost 16 years in various DE&I roles
22 June 2021
Crestbridge appoints Luxembourg head of fund services
Ross Thomson will oversee the full range of fund admin services through Crestbridge’s Luxembourg office
15 June 2021
INDOS hires head of AML
Clay Dupuy is responsible for the teams which provide AML officers to funds domiciled in Ireland, Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands
15 June 2021
Investec’s Mansy joins Macquarie
Investec is winding down its operations in Australia to focus on the UK and South Africa
14 June 2021
Argentex co-CEO steps down
Co-CEO Carl Jani has stepped down, while co-CEO Harry Adams has taken over as sole CEO
14 June 2021
Role Call: D&I officer
The diversity & inclusion role is emerging in private equity, but how necessary is a dedicated officer?
11 June 2021
HSBC’s King joins RBS International
Neal King will oversee new business from NatWest’s trustee and depositary services traditional fund management clients
7 June 2021
MJ Hudson’s Brozyniak joins Charles Russell Speechlys
She joined from MJ Hudson where she spent the last four years, most recently as partner
4 June 2021
JP Morgan’s Hughes joins Ocorian
He joined from JP Morgan where he was managing director & global head of custody for the last four years
4 June 2021
CSC buys PEF Services
The acquisition has accelerated CSC’s fund services growth plans in the US, as well as added expertise and a robust tech platform to CSC’s suite of solutions
2 June 2021
Clifford Chance’s Lilley joins Mayer Brown
He joined from Clifford Chance, where he spent the last 15 years, most recently as a director of funds and infrastructure financing within the banking and finance team
2 June 2021
Addleshaw’s Powling joins DLA Piper
He practices across various sectors with a particular focus on private equity and real estate