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Former SunGard CEO to join CD&R as an operating partner

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has named Russell P. Fradin as an operating partner. The appointment becomes effective April 1, 2016. Fradin is the former president and CEO of SunGard Data Systems Inc.

PE-backed Modere hires new CMO

Modere, a portfolio company of Z Capital, has appointed Vic Catalfamo as chief marketing officer. Recently, he was senior vice president of global strategic media for Viant. Modere is a social retailer focused on wellness.

HarbourVest appoints Kase as investor relations global head

HarbourVest Partners LLC has hired James Kase as global head of investor relations. Previously, he worked at Capula Investment Management where he served as global head of investor relations.

Blanchetete named CEO of Digital Finance

Finstar Financial Group said Wednesday that it named Eric Blanchetete the CEO of portfolio company Digital Finance International. Blanchetete was previously President of Paxton Equity.

D.A. Davidson expands team with new addition

D.A. Davidson & Co. has added Sonny Randhawa to its institutional research team to provide coverage of the oilfield service and equipment sector. Randhawa is based in the firm’s offices in Lake Oswego, Oregon. His work background includes serving as a senior oilfield service analyst at Banc of America Securities.

Perreault joins Pamplona Capital

Pamplona Capital Management said Monday that Justin Perreault has joined as a partner. Perreault was previously with Commonwealth Capital Ventures where he co-managed three growth and early stage technology funds with $600 million of committed capital.

Bourdon named Chairman, President and CEO of American Midstream Partners

American Midstream Partners LP said Monday that Steve Bergstrom, Executive Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer retired effective Dec. 10. Bergstrom will continue to serve as a Director on the Board of Directors. Lynn Bourdon has been appointed Chairman, President and CEO of American Midstream. Bourdon, 53, most recently served as President and CEO of Enable Midstream Partners.

Jobs of the week: AlpInvest, Houlihan Lokey, Blackstone and Millstein & Co are hiring

This week’s jobs include associate positions at Houlihan Lokey, Millstein & Co, Alpinvest and Mill Road Capital. Also, up for grabs is an investment operations analyst at Blackstone.

Third Avenue parts with CEO after collapse of junk bond fund: WSJ

Third Avenue Management LLC has parted ways with Chief Executive Officer David Barse after the collapse of the company's junk bond fund last week, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

AnaCap promotes two to Partner

AnaCap Financial Partners LLP said Monday it promoted Michael Edwards and Amber Hilkene to Partner. Edwards is COO of AnaCap while Hilkene is Head of Investor Relations and Communications.