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Leeds Equity adds Chou to team

Leeds Equity Partners LLC has added Elizabeth Chou to its team to support the firm's innovation and growth initiatives. Previously, she was a general partner at New Markets Venture Partners.

Goldner Hawn-backed Trystar hires Smith as CEO

Trystar, which is backed by Goldner Hawn, has named Andrew Smith as CEO. Previously, Smith worked at Resideo. Minneapolis-based Trystar is a provider of temporary electrical power distribution products for the power rental, industrial, commercial utility and emergency back-up markets.

VC-backed MedEye taps Kooistra as CEO

MedEye, a Dutch medtech company with an AI-powered medication verification system, has named Jort Kooistra as CEO. Kooistra's work background includes roles at Zimmer Biomet, Johnson & Johnson and Bioventus. MedEye's backers include LSP, Seventure Partners, NSA Ventures and Brabant Development Agency.

Campbell Lutyens makes Bajnai a partner

Campbell Lutyens said Sept. 12 that Gordon Bajnai was named a partner and head of global infrastructure. He will continue as chairman of the firm’s global advisory board.

PE-backed Art Van Furniture taps Fazio as CEO

Art Van Furniture LLC, which is backed by Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, has named Gary Fazio as CEO. Fazio is the former CEO of Simmons Bedding Company and Mattress Firm. Based in Warren, Michigan, Art Van Furniture is a furniture and mattress retailer.

Blackstone adds new MD to team

Blackstone has named Raymond Chan as a managing director on the portfolio management and investment research team. In his new role, Chan will be a portfolio manager for Blackstone Alternative Asset Management's registered funds platform. Previously, Chan worked at Goldman Sachs where he most recently was a managing director in global portfolio solutions.

Riata promotes DePinto to senior associate

Riata Capital Group has promoted Nick DePinto to senior associate. DePinto first joined the firm in 2017. Prior to joining Riata, DePinto was an associate at JP Morgan.

PE-backed Jensen Hughes appoints new CEO

Jensen Hughes, a provider of safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting services, has named Raj Arora as CEO. His appointment is effective immediately. Jensen Hughes is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors.

Americana Partners appoints Mithoff as private equity head and MD

Americana Partners has named Michael Mithoff as a managing director and head of private equity. Previously, Mithoff was a managing director in a similar role at HighTower Texas.

Whitehorse adds principal to capital management team

Toronto-based Whitehorse Liquidity Partners Inc, a provider of structured liquidity solutions for private equity portfolios, has named Josh Booth as a principal. Booth will be joining the firm's capital management team. Previously, Booth worked at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.