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Frank Carlucci, ex-Defense Secretary and Carlyle Chairman, dies at 87

Frank Carlucci, a former U.S. Secretary of Defense, who also served as chairman of The Carlyle Group, has passed away at 87.

Safanad appoints Trickett as head of real estate investment business

Investment firm Safanad has named Andrew Trickett as a partner, a member of the management committee and head of the real estate investment business. Previously, he worked at Oxford Properties Group, Inc, the real estate investment arm of OMERS, where he most recently served as a senior managing director of investments.

Orrick hires Zeng as partner for M&A and private equity practice

Law firm Orrick has named Sarah Zeng as a partner for its global M&A and private equity practice. Previously, she was a managing partner at Denton's Beijing office.

ZP Group adds two to board

McLean, Virginia-based ZP Group, a provider of cyber security services and solutions, has added Bob Craig and Larry Pfeiffer to its board of directors. Craig is the founder and CEO of Centerman Capital while Pfeiffer is a senior adviser to The Chertoff Group, which backs ZP Group.

PE-backed Waldhaus Flims appoints Wolter as GM

Switzerland-based Waldhaus Flims Alpine Grand Hotel & Spa, which provides skiing and snowboarding, golf course, hiking and mountain biking trails for guests, has hired Burkhard Wolter as general manager. His appointment becomes effective immediately. Previously, he was general manager of The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah in Anjman, UAE. Waldhaus Flims is backed by Z Capital.

Vista recruits Simmons as president of consulting organization

Vista Equity Partners has named Read Simmons as president of Vista Consulting Group, the private equity firm's consulting organization. Previously, Simmons worked at Bain & Company where he was a partner, most recently serving as a director of its private equity practice.

H.I.G. taps Gentile as chief financial and administrative officer for global operations

H.I.G. Capital has named Susan Gentile as a chief financial and administrative officer for global operations. Prior to joining H.I.G., Gentile was chief accounting officer and a managing director at Oaktree Capital Group.

Burke named CEO at ZeroChaos

ZeroChaos, a Carlyle Group portfolio company, said June 4th that it appointed Jim Burke as CEO. Gordon Coburn, ZeroChaos’ executive chairman and acting CEO, will serve as chairman of the board for ZeroChaos, continuing as a key strategic advisor to the company. Burke most recently served as CEO of Advanced Discovery.

Lalain joins Artemid

Cédric Lalain has joined Artemid as a partner. Lalain was previously head of fixed income at Assurances Crédit Mutuel. Artremid is a subsidiary of Capzanine and Amiral Gestion.

Huang to leave Sequoia Capital: Wall Street Journal

Matt Huang is leaving Sequoia Capital to start a new cryptocurrency fund with Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. Sequoia will continue to invest in blockchain-related technologies and is investing in Huang and Ehrsam's new fund, the story said.