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Rock Creek adds IASO Advisors' GP and co-founder to board

Sarasota, Florida-based Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Inc, a drug developer focused on treating chronic inflammatory conditions, has appointed Robert Scannell to its board of directors. Scannel is the co-founder and general partner of investment firm IASO Advisors LLC.

Flexpoint Ford promotes four execs

Flexpoint Ford LLC said Wednesday that it promoted four investment professionals -- Daniel Edelman, Michael Fazekas, Steven Michienzi, and Michael Vostrizansky -- to Principal. Flexpoint also hired Kara O'Brien as Vice President of Investor Relations.

Tracey McVicar takes the helm at a changing CAI Capital

Tracey McVicar, recently installed as head of CAI Capital Management, is overseeing a period of change at the Canadian private equity firm, including the launch of a new fund and CAI’s first platform investment since 2013. This month the firm announced the initial close of Firethorn Capital Partners LP and its debut investment in a Canadian maker of women's clothing.

New Silk Route Growth Capital promotes one to partner

New Silk Route Growth Capital has promoted Arvind Malhan to partner. Malhan joined the Asia-focused private equity firm in 2010 as a principal.

Blackstone appoints senior advisor for Mexico office

Blackstone has named Isauro Alfaro as senior advisor to its Mexico team. Alfaro is a co-founder of Mexican restructuring advisory firm Alfaro, Dávila y Ríos S.C.

Italian private equity house brings in Doughty Hanson executives for London office: Reuters

Italian private equity house Charme Capital Partners has hired three former Doughty Hanson executives to man its new London office, the firm said in a statement on Wednesday.

Teakwood Capital expands team with three hires

Teakwood Capital has made three appointments to its team. The Dallas-based private equity firm has named Stu Bell as managing director of business development and David Sikora and Dave Ellett as executive partners. Previously, Bell worked at Comerica; Sikora is the former CEO and founder of Digby; and Ellett is the current CEO of RemitDATA.

Bishof to retire as Flexera Software CEO

Flexera Software said Tuesday that CEO Mark Bishof would be retiring on Dec. 31. Jim Ryan, currently the company's COO, to assume the role of CEO on January 1, 2016. Bishof has served as President and CEO of Flexera Software since its inception in April, 2008, when it spun out from Macrovision. Flexera is a portfolio company of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Thoma Bravo.

Geldart joins Excellere Partners

Excellere Partners has hired Michael Geldart as Partner. Most recently, Geldart was the Chief Operating Officer of BioTelemetry.

Aequitas Capital beefs up advisory board with new addition

Aequitas Capital has appointed Bob Zukis to its advisory board. Zukis worked for almost 30 years at PwC where his positions included lead partner of IT strategy & operations and managing partner of global human resource services - Asia Pacific.