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Compass Partners adds Kester to team

Compass Partners has hired James Kester to help lead business development in the U.S. Previously, Kester was chief investment officer of the private equity department of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Covington taps two to co-chair private equity practice

Law firm Covington has named Amy Wollensack and Sergio Urias as co-chairs of its private equity practice. Both were previously with Kirkland & Ellis.

PE-backed Extreme Plastics Plus appoints CEO

Extreme Plastics Plus, a portfolio company of Blue Wolf Capital Partners, has named Jay Minmier as CEO. Previously, he was president of Nomac Drilling. EPP is a U.S. environmental containment services company.

ICE promotes Cunningham to president of NYSE Group

Intercontinental Exchange Inc, an operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, has named Stacey Cunningham as president of NYSE Group. Cunningham began her career at the NYSE Group as a floor clerk on the NYSE trading floor in 1996. Also, John Tuttle has been named chief operating officer of the NYSE Group. Cunningham and Tuttle's promotions become effective May 25, 2018.

Genstar promotes Miller to director and Clark to principal

Genstar Capital has promoted Geoff Miller to director and Rob Clark to principal. Miller first joined Genstar in 2008 as an associate and re-joined the firm in 2013 while Clark came on board in 2015.

Raymond James adds three to Asia-focused team

Raymond James has expanded its Asia-focused team with three new hires. Joining the firm are Dennis Zhang as a managing director; Xinyin Zhang as vice president; and Weidong Wang as an analyst.

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Hamilton Lane are hiring

This week's opportunities include a VP role with Hamilton Lane and analyst jobs at Blackstone and Goldman Sachs.

Ardian-backed HDT Automotive hires CEO

HDT Automotive Solutions, which is backed by Ardian, has named Patrick Paige as CEO. Previously, Paige worked at Acument Global Technologies Inc where he was president and CEO. Michigan-based HDT Automotive is a provider of fluid-handling systems and precision aluminum parts.

Ansonia Partners recruits Statman as senior

Ansonia Partners LLC, an investment banking partnership, has named Al Statman as senior adviser. Currently, Statman is a senior shareholder at Wright & Talisman.

Nueterra Capital hires general counsel and legal project manager

Nueterra Capital has named veteran healthcare attorney Scott C. Palecki as general counsel. Also, the healthcare-focused private equity firm and adviser has appointed Alex Knudson as legal project manager.