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Stonegate adds new MD to Chicago team

Stonegate Capital has named Heather LaFreniere as a managing director for its Chicago office. Recently, she worked at Silicon Valley Bank's technology banking group.

TSG promotes Johnson to principal

TSG Consumer Partners has promoted Erik Johnson to principal. Johnson joined the consumer-focused private equity firm in 2011.

CenterGate promotes Liu to MD

CenterGate Capital has promoted Tim Liu to managing director. Liu's work background includes stints at H.I.G. Capital, Platinum Equity and Brentwood Associates.

Halifax recruits Bard as MD

The Halifax Group has named David Bard as a managing director. Previously, Bard worked at American Securities where he was a principal.

C5 taps Cooke as managing partner and investor relations head

London-based tech investment firm C5 has appointed Christopher Cooke as managing partner and head of investor relations. Cooke's work background includes serving as a managing director at Hycroft, HSBC and Greenhill & Company.

Bard joins Halifax Group

Halifax Group said April 10 that David Bard has joined the firm as a managing director. Bard was previously a principal at American Securities.

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: Google, Sesame Workshop, JPMorgan are hiring

This week's opportunities include strategy jobs at Google and Sesame Workshop, as well as associate roles at Houlihan Lokey and JPMorgan.

Baird recruits Skolnik as MD for healthcare team

Baird has named Brett Skolnik as a managing director on its global healthcare team. Previously, Skolnik worked at BMO Capital Markets where he was managing director responsible for the firm's healthcare M&A practice.

PE-backed Dent Wizard International promotes Black to CEO

Missouri-based Dent Wizard International, a provider of automotive reconditioning services, has promoted Mike Black to CEO. His appointment became effective April 1. Previously, Black was president and chief operating officer. Dent Wizard is backed by Gridiron Capital.

UBS-AM recruits Offutt as head of infrastructure Americas

UBS Asset Management's real estate and private markets business has appointed Perry Offutt as head of infrastructure Americas. His new role begins in June. Prior to joining UBS-AM, Offutt worked at Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets where he was a managing director of the North American investment team.