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Equistone taps Baker as investment manager for London office

Equistone Partners Europe has appointed Edward Baker as an investment manager for its London office. Previously, Baker worked at MML Capital Partners.

FC Crestone hires new partner for team

FC Crestone has named Michael J. Houy as a partner and member of its investment committee. Previously, Houy worked at KPS Capital Partners where he was an investment professional.

Abacus Finance announces promotions

Abacus Finance Group said Jan. 10 to promoted Aized Rabbani to managing director, Timothy Wong to senior vice president and Jonathan Choa to senior associate.

Wilmerding named partner at Pantheon

Pantheon said Jan. 10 that it promoted Alex Wilmerding to partner. The firm said 31 other professionals were also promoted including Mark Etchin, Cullen Wilson, Calvert Bauer, Jack Farr, Welwin Lobo and Ali Sangari.

Monument Group promotes three to partner

Monument Group, a private fund placement agent, has promoted Karl Adam, Molly Diggins and Patrick MacCurtain to partner. Adam joined the firm in 2015, Diggins came on board in 2011 and MacCurtain joined in 2006.

NRD-backed Ruby Tuesday appoints Blanchette as CEO

Restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday Inc, which is owned by NRD Capital, has named Ray Blanchette as CEO. Previously, Blanchette worked at Au Bon Pain where he served as president and CEO.

Dietrich rejoins FIRSTavenue

Placement agent and investment adviser FIRSTavenue has named Derek Dietrich as a partner. He will be based in the firm's New York office. Dietrich previously worked at the firm from 2011 to 2014 as a partner prior to starting his own placement business Bridge Haven. He is also a former managing director at Fortress Investment Group.

Wind Point appoints Gilbert as chief talent officer

Wind Point Partners has hired Trish Gilbert as chief talent officer. Previously, she worked at The Edgewater Funds where she was vice president of human capital.

Growth Catalyst taps Dawson as VP

Growth Catalyst Partners has named Connor Dawson as vice president. His work background includes stints at UBS Investment Bank and Wind Point Partners.

PE-backed AIC hires chief strategy officer

Angel Island Capital, an alternative investment adviser and credit manager, has appointed Lynette Vanderwarker as chief strategy officer. Previously, she worked at KKR where she led the credit strategies group as a managing director. AIC is a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital.