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VC-backed Entrada Therapeutics hires COO

Boston-based Entrada Therapeutics, a biotechnology company, has appointed Nathan J. Dowden as chief operating officer. Recently, he worked at Rubius Therapeutics where he was senior vice president of strategy and corporate development. Entrada's backers include 5AM Ventures, MPM Capital, Roche Venture Fund, MRL Ventures Fund and Agent Capital.

PE-backed Omada taps Garrett as CEO

Omada A/S, a Danish provider of identity governance and administration software and cloud-delivered IGA services, has named Michael Garrett as CEO. He is the former CEO at Workshare. Omada is backed by CVC Capital Partners and GRO Capital.

Cerevel Therapeutics adds to board

Cerevel Therapeutics, a company focused on treating neuroscience diseases, has named Gabrielle Sulzberger to its board of directors. She is a former chairperson of Whole Foods' board and currently serves as general partner of Rustic Canyon/Fontis Partners. Cerevel is backed by Bain Capital.

Blackstone, ORIX and Gen II are hiring

This week’s jobs include a private equity director at Gen II and vice presidents at Blackstone and ORIX Capital.

Schwarzman is top donor to 2020 political candidates: Wall Street Journal

Private equity executives is giving generously to Republican and centrist Democratic candidates, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Donald Trump has received the most, $700,000, by the industry to support his reelection, the story said. Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone chairman and CEO, tops the list in terms of donations, providing nearly $1.5 million to 2020 candidates and political organizations through the end of September, the WSJ said, citing Federal Election Commission records.

Emin joins Activa Capital

Activa Capital said Nov. 4 that Camille Emin has joined the firm as an associate. Emin previously worked at BNP Paribas as an M&A Analyst.

WestBridge expands team with new hire

UK-based private equity firm WestBridge has appointed Rebecca Sinclair as an investment executive. In her new role, Sinclair will support the investment team with deal origination, deal execution and portfolio management, specifically in London and the Midlands.

VC-backed Mindstrong Health appoints CEO

Silicon Valley-based Mindstrong Health, a healthcare company focused on mental health, has named Daniel Graf as CEO. Prior to joining Mindstrong, Graf led product at Uber. Mindstrong is backed by ARCH Venture Partners, Optum Ventures, General Catalyst, Foresite Capital, Bezos Expeditions, Decheng Capital, Berggruen Holdings and One Mind Brain Health Impact Fund.

Proskauer adds partner to private funds practice

International law firm Proskauer has named Kirsten Lapham as a partner for its global private funds practice in London. Also, the firm has appointed Aranpreet Randhawa as special funds counsel. Previously, Lapham worked at Ropes & Gray while Randhawa was at Linklaters and Kirkland and Ellis.

Raymond James taps Kim as MD for healthcare investment banking practice

Raymond James has appointed James Kim as a managing director in the firm's healthcare investment banking practice. Previously, Kim worked at Cantor Fitzgerald.