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Houlihan Lokey recruits Mooney for M&A group MD

Houlihan Lokey Inc has appointed Joseph Mooney as a managing director for the firm's M&A group. Previously, Mooney worked at Sagent Advisors where he most recently was the M&A head.

Cimbria Capital hires new operating partner

Cimbria Capital has named Dr. J. Julian Smith as an operating partner. Currently, Smith is the president of CZO Agronomics. He is also the former director of discovery and innovation for Brandt Consolidated Inc.

Pegasus Capital beefs up team with new hire

Pegasus Capital Advisors LP has added Thomas Emmons to its team. Emmons will focus on mezzanine capital in the renewable energy and clean infrastructure industries. Emmons' work background includes roles at Rabobank and HSH Nordbank.

Okuliar joins Ares Management from Carlyle: Reuters

Boris Okuliar, a former UBS banker who was hired by The Carlyle Group in 2014 to bolster its credit investments unit, left the firm last week to join rival Ares Management in London, Reuters reported.

Monomoy promotes three

Monomoy Capital Partners has appointed John Stewart as a partner while promoting Jaime McKenzie and Scot Duncan to director. Stewart joined the middle market private equity firm back in 2007 while McKenzie and Duncan both came on board in 2008.

Centerbridge-backed True Food Kitchen hires Barone as CEO

Restaurant brand True Food Kitchen, which will be spun off by Fox Restaurant Concepts next year, has named Christine Barone as CEO. Previously, Barone worked at Starbucks where she served as senior vice president of food, evenings and licensed stores. True Food Kitchen is backed by Centerbridge Partners.

Lime Rock promotes one to MD and another to VP

Energy-focused private equity firm Lime Rock has promoted James Wallis to managing director and Oliver Phillips to vice president. Wallis joined the firm in 2007 while Phillips first came on board in 2011.

Baird taps Wofford as MD

Baird has hired Christoper Wofford as a managing director. In his new role, Wofford will oversee the financial services firm's investment banking coverage of the transportation and logistics sector. Previously, Wofford worked at Macquarie Capital where he served as a managing director and head of the firm's transportation, logistics and supply chain practice.

Time Inc names Rich Battista as CEO: Reuters

Time Inc, publisher of Sports Illustrated, People and Time magazines, appointed Rich Battista as its chief executive, succeeding Joe Ripp, Reuters reported.

RueOne names Lasher as CIO

RueOne Investments has appointed Brian Lasher as chief investment officer. Previously, Lasher worked at Federal Street Partners LLC where he served as a principal.