Private Equity
This week's job opportunities include vice president positions at Jaguar Growth and William Blair; an investment banking VP of healthcare at William Blair; and, an investment director at Cambridge Associates. Also, up for grabs is a PE associate spot at Agricultural Capital.
2 min read · 23 February 2015
Bainbridge Island, Washington-based Avalara, which provides software for sales tax and other transactional tax compliance, has hired Patrick Falle as North American channel chief. Previously, Falle worked at Imperva where he served as director of sales and was a founding employee. Avalara's backers include Sageview Capital, Battery Ventures, Warburg Pincus, Technology Crossover Ventures and Arthur Ventures.
3 min read · 23 February 2015
Duke Street has hired Stuart McMinnies as a partner. Previously, McMinnies worked at 3i where he most recently served as a partner.
2 min read · 23 February 2015
According to a source at the company, The Gores Group has made a number of internal promotions. David Leeney is now principal and head of global origination; James Oh has become a principal of leverage finance; Chris Sznewajs and Gil Vassoly are now principals of operations; Anthony Clegg is now vice president of M&A (Europe); and Scott Erickson is now vice president of origination.
1 min read · 23 February 2015
Canadian healthcare information technology company Logibec Group Inc, which was recently sold to U.S. private equity firm GI Partners, has appointed Patrick Hampson to its board of directors. Hampson, who is the founder and managing partner of U.S. private equity investment and advisory firm HM3 Partners, is also an investor in the business. The Montréal-based Logibec was previously a portfolio company of OMERS Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System.
3 min read · 20 February 2015
Steve Siegel, a senior advisor at The Riverside Company, has been inducted into the International Franchise Association's Hall of Fame. Prior to joining Riverside, Siegel carved a significant niche in the franchising sector, the highlights of which included a successful career as a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee. He is also a former IFA chairman.
2 min read · 20 February 2015
Sarissa Capital Management LP kicked off a proxy battle with Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc on Friday, demanding the retirement of Harvey Berger, the drugmaker's chief executive and principal founder, Reuters reported.
2 min read · 20 February 2015
The firm’s head of portfolio group, who held previous positions at Vision Capital and KKR, left the firm in December
2 min read · 19 February 2015
Alex Apparel Group, which is backed by Atlantic Street Capital, has hired Colleen Kelly as CEO. She replaces the company's co-founder Dean Brizel who will become chairman. Based in New York City, Alex Apparel is a designer of women's evening wear.
2 min read · 18 February 2015
GSV Capital Corp has named Ronnie M. Lott and Bradford C. Koening to its board of directors. Also, William V. Campbell will be retiring from the board, said GSV Capital. Lott is a NFL Hall of Famer who co-founded HRJ Capital with fellow NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana and Harris Barton, a former player for the San Francisco 49ers, in 1999. Koenig is the CEO and co-founder of FoodyDirect.com Inc. Previously, he was a partner at Goldman Sachs.
3 min read · 18 February 2015
