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KKR public investor relations head to depart

Jonathan Levin, who was chosen to lead communications with public investors in 2009 as the firm listed on Euronext, is leaving to join hedge fund Grosvenor Capital Management in Chicago.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Electra hires Apax veteran Alex Fortescue

Fortescue’s hiring comes amid a busy March for Electra, which completed two acquisitions worth £69m.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Carlyle expands franchise to Africa

After months of speculation and market chatter, Carlyle has confirmed its recruitment of three African private equity specialists including StanChart’s former head of African private equity, Marlon Chigwende, and former Ethos partner Danie Jordaan.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Future Fund names asset management exec as head

Mark Burgess will take over as general manager in the middle of the year from CIO David Neal.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

CD&R boosts London team with Permira senior hire

Sonja Terraneo, formerly global head of industrials for Permira, will further CD&R’s reach into the industrials sector and German-speaking countries as it readies for an increase in European deal activity.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Blackstone infra team to spin out

Senior managing directors Michael Dorrell (pictured) and Trent Vichie will form an independent shop that will continue fundraising and retain about $400m in existing commitments.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Fortress CEO may face civil charges

Daniel Mudd will challenge a ‘Wells notice’ served by the SEC, as the federal agency investigates the conduct of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the run-up to the financial crisis.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

KKR plans real estate drive after key hire

Former Goldman Sachs veteran Ralph Rosenberg is expected to lead a real estate programme that invests alongside and augments KKR's existing fund portfolios.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Monroe hires former UBS banker

Warren Woo has joined Monroe Capital as a partner and head of its Los Angeles office.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Carlyle to open in Peru

The global alternatives group has struck a joint venture agreement with Peruvian financial services heavyweight Credicorp.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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