Private Equity
Paris Presents, a portfolio company of Yellow Wood Partners, has named Patrick O'Brien, who is currently CEO, as vice-chairman. Also, Bill George, currently CEO of Freeman Beauty, which is backed by Yellow Wood, will become CEO of Paris Presents. The appointments become effective March 1, 2019. Paris Presents is a provider of branded cosmetic and bath accessories.
4 min read · 15 January 2019
Apollo Global Management LLC said Jan. 15 that it expanded its leadership team. The firm promoted Anthony Civale, lead partner and COO, and Martin Kelly, CFO, to serve as co-chief operating officers. Civale and Kelly will oversee Apollo’s business operations and corporate infrastructure. They work closely with James Zelter and Scott Kleinman, Apollo co-presidents. The appointments are effective Jan. 15.
5 min read · 15 January 2019
Zentiva, an Advent International portfolio company, said Jan. 15 that Nick Haggar was appointed CEO effective Feb. 11. Haggar joins from InsudPharma where he had been CEO.
2 min read · 15 January 2019
Tonka Bay Equity Partners said Jan. 15 that Kam Kielhorn was promoted to principal, while Taylor Fish was elevated to senior associate.
2 min read · 15 January 2019
Duane Morris LLP has named Michael C. Hardy and Nanette C. Heide as co-chairs of the private equity division of the corporate practice group. Hardy is a partner at the law firm's Baltimore office while Heide is a partner at the New York office.
3 min read · 14 January 2019
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc has named Scott McLallen as a managing director in the bank's private equity sponsor coverage group. His appointment begins January 14, 2019. Previously, McLallen worked at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey where he worked for nearly eight years as a managing director in the bank’s financial sponsors group.
4 min read · 14 January 2019
Wisconsin River Partners, a new private equity firm, has launched. The firm will focus on acquiring, holding and developing mid-market companies in Central and Northern Wisconsin. Currently, WRP is targeting companies in the $5 million to $50 million revenue range. Kevin Kraft and Jim Frings founded WRP.
3 min read · 14 January 2019
This week’s jobs include associates at BRS, Gatewood and Liberty Mutual.
2 min read · 14 January 2019
Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC has named Maggie Sahlman as head of investor relations. Her appointment became effective January 1, 2019. Previously, Sahlman worked at Houlihan Lokey's private funds group where she was a managing director.
2 min read · 14 January 2019
Dallas-based Kainos Capital, a food and consumer-focused private equity firm, has promoted Jay Desai to partner. Previously, he was a managing director.
2 min read · 14 January 2019
