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Okapi Partners recruits Kistler as managing director

Thoma Bravo-backed Calabrio hires Gaarder as chief HR officer

Prior to joining Calabrio, Gaarder served as the senior vice president of human resources and corporate services for Amplifon.

KKR-backed Wella Company makes three C-suite appointments

Virginie Costa has become Wella's new chief financial officer; Gretchen Koback Pursel joins as global chief people officer; and Hugh Dineen has become president of global brands and global chief marketing officer.

Appian appoints Harvey as senior operating partner

Prior to joining Appian, Harvey was chief operating officer of South32.

NMS taps VP for portfolio optimization group

Prior to joining NMS, he was an engagement manager with McKinsey and Company.

Avista's co-manager and co-CEO Dean to transition to chairman

David Burgstahler, who co-founded Avista with Dean in 2005, and has been serving alongside him as co-managing partner and co-CEO, will serve as the firm's sole managing partner and CEO, also effective December 31, 2021.

GNS expands senior executive team with six hires

Global Nephrology Solutions, a physician-led and physician-owned kidney care platform, has added six senior executives to its team.

Marathon Capital taps Hough as managing director

Previously, he worked at BMO Capital Markets.