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Wilbur Ross to divest portfolio of stakes

The turnaround investor joins a list of wealthy businesspeople in Trump’s cabinet who must now divest millions in private markets holdings to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

3 min read · 02 March 2017

Vista's Smith named PEI's 2016 'Game Changer'

In the one award given at the discretion of PEI's editorial team, Robert Smith, founder of Vista Equity Partners, is named Private Equity Game Changer of the Year.

2 min read · 01 March 2017

Wilbur Ross confirmed as commerce secretary

The billionaire turnaround investor becomes the first private equity industry professional to join the Trump cabinet.

2 min read · 28 February 2017

Cairngorm hires Goldman Sachs exec

Stuart Whiteford’s appointment is the first of several planned in the coming months as the firm gears up to close its second fund.

2 min read · 28 February 2017

Ex-HarbourVest MD withdraws as navy secretary nominee

Philip Bilden has withdrawn himself from consideration as US navy secretary, citing privacy concerns and significant challenges he faced in separating himself from his business interests.

1 min read · 27 February 2017

TPG hires ex-Macquarie exec for infra push – Exclusive

Edward Beckley will work across the firm’s existing funds to source infrastructure investments globally.

2 min read · 24 February 2017

Level 20 launches Europe-wide research project – Exclusive

The study will look in detail at the career paths of hundreds of men and women in the industry to compare career trajectories.

3 min read · 23 February 2017

Partners Group names Asia chairman – Exclusive

Kevin Lu, head of Partners Group’s Singapore office, will now be overseeing the firm’s activities in Mumbai, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, Manila, as well as Singapore.

2 min read · 23 February 2017

Keensight names COO

Arnaud Cohen joins the European growth investor’s bench as a partner to oversee financial, legal and tax issues.

2 min read · 21 February 2017

Steadfast reshuffles leadership ahead of €250m fundraise

Brian Veitch has stepped into an advisory role at the German mid-market firm.

2 min read · 20 February 2017

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