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Peakstone appoints Eck as MD

Investment bank Peakstone has hired John Eck as a managing director. Previously, Eck led Guaranteed Rate's efforts to develop its multifamily lending capabilities.

PE-backed Gerber Technology hires global marketing VP

Gerber Technology, which is backed by AIP, has named Ketty Pillet as vice president of global marketing. Previously, she worked at Lectra. Based in Tolland, Connecticut, Gerber is a provider of software and automation solutions to various industries that include fashion and apparel, transportation and packaging.

SNH promotes Blanco to MD

SNH Capital Partners has promoted Susan Blanco to managing director. Prior to joining the company, Blanco was a managing director in Houlihan Lokey's technology group.

Macquarie taps Rutherford as MD

Macquarie Capital has named Chris Rutherford as a managing director. Previously, he worked at UBS where he was a managing director in the firm's natural resources group covering upstream oil and gas companies.

Meyer named CFO of Hercules Capital

Hercules Capital Inc said Feb. 21 that Seth Meyer was named CFO effective March 4. Meyer replaces David Lund, who served as interim CFO for the prior 16 months and will continue to serve as a special consulting advisor to the company through April. Most recently, Meyer served as CFO of Swiss Re’s commercial insurance business.

Jain rejoins TA Associates

TA Associates said Feb. 21 that Amit Jain has rejoined the firm as a vice president in its Menlo Park office. Jain will be a member of TA’s North America technology group.

PE-backed Performance Health appoints CEO

Performance Health, which is backed by Madison Dearborn Partners, has named Francis Dirksmeier as CEO. His appointment becomes effective February 25, 2019. Previously, he was president of Henry Schein Animal Health – North America. Based in Warrenville, Illinois, Performance Health is a provider of products to the rehabilitation, physical therapy and sports medicine markets.

Zygus appoints Barden as managing partner

Zygus Capital has hired Geoff Barden as a managing partner. In addition to his new position at Zygus Capital, Barden is an analyst at 1st Source Bank.

PCEP hires Hemsey as MD

Prudential Capital Energy Partners, Prudential Capital Group's middle-market energy mezzanine fund business, has named Debra Hemsey as managing director. Her appointment is effective immediately. Previously, Hemsey was managing director at GE Energy Financial Services – Power & Renewables Group.

ICG taps Rivers as MD in UK equity and mezzanine team

Intermediate Capital Group has named Jamie Rivers as a managing director in the UK equity and mezzanine team. Previously, Rivers worked at BC Partners.