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PE-backed Patheon appoints new president

Durham, North Carolina-based Patheon, a provider of outsourced pharmaceutical development and manufacturing services, has named Michel Lagarde as president. The appointment is effective immediately. Lagard has stepped down from Patheon's board of directors. Previously, Lagarde worked at JLL Partners where he was managing director for several of the firm's portfolio companies, which included Patheon.

Yang joins KKR

KKR said May 30 that Rob Yang has joined as an MD and Head of Greater China in KKR’s Real Estate team effective June 1. Yang will be based in Hong Kong. Yang joins KKR from The Blackstone Group in Hong Kong, where he was an MD in its real estate group.

PE trade-group rebrand cues membership drive, `political-risk insurance'

Need to Meet: Joseph D'Angelo, partner at Carl Marks Advisors

ParkerGale looks beyond investment banks to find right female candidate

Carlyle's head of financial services Olivier Sarkozy resigns: Bloomberg

The head of Carlyle Group LP's financial services group, Olivier Sarkozy, has resigned, Bloomberg reported. Sarkozy, who joined the firm in 2008, will continue as a senior advisor.

Former Canadian PM Harper to leave politics, may join KKR: Reuters

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will leave politics later this year, possibly to join U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co, Reuters reported, citing various domestic media stories. One source said Harper, who was Canada's prime minister for nearly 10 years, has had offers of work from several U.S. companies, including KKR.

Cabala jumps to CircleUp Network from Park Hill

CircleUp Network Inc said May 24 that it appointed Jake Cabala as its Head of Institutional Business. Cabala was previously a Managing Director at Park Hill Group.

Aqua Terra Water CEO Harris to retire in July

Aqua Terra Water Management LLC, which is backed by Bregal Partners, said May 25 that its President and CEO Mark Harris will retire in July. Harris will continue to serve as an advisor to the Company as the Chairman of Aqua Terra's Board of Managers. Cory Hall will assume the role of Aqua Terra President and CEO. Hall previously founded CJ Energy LLC in 2004 and served as Principal of CJ until its sale in 2013 to CCNG Energy Partners.

Cox named Chief Services Officer at eFront

Dave Cox was named Chief Services Officer at eFront. Cox was previously with software company FICO as leader of operations for its Sales, Marketing & Services group.