People

Verit Advisors promotes John Solimine to principal

Chicago-based Verit Advisors promoted John Solimine to managing director from principal. Solimine leads debt capital markets efforts at the firm, which advises middle-market businesses on transactions and strategic alternatives.

Founder of Italy's Esselunga supermarket chain dies, say sources: Reuters

The owner of Italian supermarket chain Esselunga, Bernardo Caprotti, has died at the age of 90, sources told Reuters.

Lee joins BelHealth as a managing director

Healthcare-focused private equity firm BelHealth Investment Partners has named Scott Lee as a managing director. Lee is a former principal at HealthEdge Investment Partners.

Actis hires Byrd as director for investor development group

Actis has named Carlton Byrd as a director in its investor development group. Previously, Byrd worked at Commonfund where he served as a managing director.

Proskauer hires new partner for private investment funds group

Law firm Proskauer has named Monica Arora as a partner for its private investment funds group. Previously, Arora worked at White & Case.

Navidar adds new MD to team

Investment bank Navidar has named DeWayne A Nelon as a managing director. Previously, Nelon ran the Nelon Group in Dallas.

Highland taps Eden as marketing and investor relations global head

Highland Capital Management LP has hired Brad Eden as global head of marketing and investor relations. Eden's work experience includes serving as a co-founder of Fund Evaluation Group.

PE-backed Pirch recruits Dorigo as new president and CEO

Home retailer Pirch has named Andrea Dorigo as president and CEO. Previously, Dorigo worked at Luxottica where he held several senior leadership roles. Pirch is backed by L Catterton.

Clean energy company SolarCity promotes Small to CFO

Clean energy provider SolarCity Corp has promoted Radford Small from executive vice president of global capital markets to chief financial officer. Prior to joining SolarCity, Small worked at Goldman Sachs where he served as a managing director and chief operating officer for the clean technology and renewables group.

Quest Resource beefs up board with new addition

Quest Resource Holding Corp, a provider of sustainability, recycling, and environmental and resource management solutions, has named Sarah R. Tomolonius to its board of directors. Tomolonius is a vice president of marketing and investor relations at Arlon Group.