Private Equity
In addition to the appointment of former Goldman Sachs banker Alan Chen (pictured) as head of China, the firm also named former Alix Partners director Christian Paul as portfolio director.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Barclays Private Equity is to re-brand as Equistone Partners Europe when its long-expected spin-out completes later this year.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The fiduciary review at the Thomas DiNapoli-led state pension comes on the heels of New York state permanently banning placement agents in an effort to curb conflicts of interest.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Ted Gillman will work on an international expansion at Ariane Capital Partners, which has traditionally focused on venture capital and mid-market private equity in North America.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Wesley Edens, Robert Kauffman, Peter Briger, Randal Nardone and Michael Novogratzhave have entered into new five-year contracts as Fortress reported ‘off expectations’ second quarter results.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Bo Shi (pictured) will lead the European firm’s operations in China, where it is looking for M&A and outbound investment opportunities.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Senior investment officer Jim Treanor will step down from the $131bn pension system on 3 August. His resignation is the second high-profile private equity departure at a US public pension this week.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
London-based Hermes, which manages private equity and infrastructure programmes for institutional investors, will open offices in Boston and Singapore in the coming months – in part to capitalise on co-investment opportunities.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm has promoted Anand Philip (pictured) to managing director and Joyce Demonteverde to vice president. The moves come as Castle Harlan prepares to defend its quick flip of Norcast.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The head of Massachusetts’ $41bn state pension’s private equity programme, Wayne Smith, is leaving the programme after 11 years.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
