Private Equity
Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has named André Bourbonnais, the private equity chief at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, as its new president and CEO, effective March 30, 2015.
2 min read · 27 January 2015
Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has tapped André Bourbonnais as its new president and CEO, effective on March 30, 2015. Bourbonnais takes on the job after more than two decades of experience in high-profile market roles, most recently as senior managing director and global head of private investments at Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), a position he has occupied since 2010.
2 min read · 27 January 2015
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has promoted Mark Jenkins to senior managing director and global head of private investments. Previously, Jenkins was managing director, head of principal investments. Also, CPPIB has named Pierre Lavallée as senior managing director and global head of investment partnerships. Lavallée will remain in his current position as senior managing director and chief talent officer until a replacement is found. These two appointments are effective immediately. And, André Bourbonnais, who most recently served as senior managing director and global head of private investments, will be leaving CPPIP to become CEO at the Montreal-based Public Sector Pension Investment Board, effective March 30, 2015.
4 min read · 27 January 2015
Canadian private equity firm Ironbridge Equity Partners has recruited Andrew Walton as a partner. Walton previously served as a partner at two other Canadian private equity firms. Between 2011 and 2014, he worked at Signal Hill Equity Partners, and before then, he worked at Edgestone Capital Partners. Walton has also held operational executive roles at several companies, including Westridge Cabinets Ltd and New Food Classics Partnership. Last April, the Toronto-based Ironbridge completed the final close of its second mid-market fund, Ironbridge Equity Partners II LP, raising $154 million in total.
1 min read · 27 January 2015
Nonni’s Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has hired Brian Hansberry as CEO. The appointment is effective immediately. Hansberry replaces Dave Beré, who is retiring as CEO, and will now serve as chairman of Nonni's board of directors. Previously, Hansberry worked at Wm. J. Wrigley Jr. Co. where he served as chief marketing officer of North America and vice president of U.S. gum, confections. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Nonni's is a producer of cookies and baked goods.
3 min read · 27 January 2015
This week's jobs include two private equity accountant positions at Goldpoint Partners and a controller/finance VP spot at Mithril Capital. Also, Pathway Capital is hiring a PE funds investment analyst.
2 min read · 27 January 2015
The exit comes as the pan-African firm is aiming to collect €200m for its Fund III
2 min read · 27 January 2015
Catalyst Investors has made some promotions and new hires. The firm has promoted Eric Steele to vice president, and Mia Hegazy and Rob Schnitzler to associate. Catalyst also has hired Kapil Desai from Credit Suisse's Global Technology Group as analyst and Isaac Schlecht from Samson Capital Advisors as business analyst.
2 min read · 27 January 2015
The Krystal Company, which is owned by Argonne Capital Group, has named Carl Jakaitis as chief financial officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Previously, Jakaitis worked at McAlister’s Deli where he served as CFO. The Krystal Company is a quick service restaurant chain.
2 min read · 26 January 2015
FFL has promoted Chris Harris, Greg Lau and Greg Long to managing director. Prior to joining FFL, Harris worked at Berkshire Partners where he was an associate; Lau worked at Procter & Gamble; and Long served as a senior associate at The Parthenon Group.
3 min read · 26 January 2015
