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Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy recruits private equity lawyer Bernhardt for Frankfurt office

International law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP has hired private equity lawyer Michael Bernhardt as a partner at the firm's Frankfurt office. Previously, Bernhardt worked at Allen & Overy.

Waterloo Capital appoints Woodward as partner and CIO

Waterloo Capital has named Bennett Woodward as a partner and chief investment officer. Woodward is a former chief strategist for the ING Investment Centre. Woodward is joining Waterloo Capital as a result of his Atlanta-based wealth management firm Black Diamond Investment Partners merging with Waterloo.

Cain Brothers adds new MD to team

Healthcare-focused investment bank Cain Brothers has hired John Soden as a managing director. Prior to joining Cain Brothers, Soden was the managing director and head of medical technologies at Houlihan Lokey.

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: BlackRock, EY, McKinsey are hiring

This week's opportunities include a VP position at BlackRock's energy unit and analyst roles with EY and McKinsey.

ILPA recruits Kelly as education managing director

The Institutional Limited Partners Association has named Mathew Kelly as its new managing director of education. Previously, Kelly was director of talent solutions at CEB Inc. Based in Toronto and Washington, D.C, ILPA is a member-driven organization focused on promoting the the interests of private equity limited partners.

PE-backed Aptuit taps Gray as chairman of board of managers

Aptuit LLC, which is backed by Welsh, Carson, and Anderson & Stowe, has named Peter Gray as chairman of its board of managers. Gray is chairman of UDG Healthcare and a former vice chairman and CEO of ICON Clinical Research.

PE-backed Paragon expands team with new hire

Baltimore-based Paragon Bioservices, a contract research and manufacturer focused on biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, has named John Conner as senior vice president of GMP manufacturing. Previously, Conner was senior vice president of operations at CDMO Cytovance Biologics. Paragon is backed by NewSpring Capital and Camden Partners.

Private Equity Jobs of the Week: BlackRock, Blackstone, Barings, U of California are hiring

This week's opportunities include associate positions at BlackRock and Blackstone, as well as the role of private equity chief with the University of California.

Long-time Fidelity Investments Chairman Edward C. Johnson to retire: Reuters

Long-time Fidelity Investments Chairman Edward C. Johnson III will retire next month and will be succeeded by his daughter, Abigail Johnson, the company said on Monday.

PE-backed Valet Waste taps Jacobs as COO

Valet Waste LLC, which is backed by Ares Management LP and Harvest Partners LP, has named Michael Jacobs as chief operating officer. Jacobs is the former senior vice president of manufacturing for Simmons Bedding's Eastern division. Valet Waste is a provider of trash and recycling collection services.