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TPG, Advent take big steps to open the hiring funnel in private equity

Bulge-bracket private equity firms are using a variety of strategies to attract diverse talent and promote a more inclusive workforce both within and outside of their firms.

6 min read · 02 February 2021

KKR's Kravis, Blackstone's Gray, Apollo's Zelter among PE leaders asking Congress to certify Biden victory

More than 170 business leaders signed a letter asking for Congress to certify the electoral victory of president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris.

2 min read · 05 January 2021

Ex-Trump official Derek Kan to advise Oaktree

The move is the latest in the two-way flow of talent to and from the government and the private equity world.

2 min read · 04 January 2021

John Wolak to step back at Morgan Stanley as part of planned succession

Neha Champaneria Markle will oversee the group that focuses on primary fund investing, co-investing and impact-oriented strategies.

1 min read · 18 December 2020

Cranemere CEO Jeff Zients resigns to join incoming Biden Administration

President-elect Joseph Biden has been looking to the private sector to fill out roles in his administration, including some professionals from the world of private equity.

2 min read · 10 December 2020

Goldman to bring on Lazard executive as it expands secondary advisory capabilities

GP-led deals are on the rise and will likely become a much greater part of overall secondary activity, which has historically been led by LP fund stake sales.

3 min read · 04 December 2020

President-elect Biden eyes private markets for incoming administration

Pine Island Acquisition Corp will search for investments in the “defense, government service and aerospace industries,” according to Pine Island’s S-1 filing.

2 min read · 30 November 2020

Wynnchurch managing director Morty White departs firm

Wynnchurch earlier in 2020 announced the close of a fifth flagship mid-market offering at nearly $2.3bn, ahead of a target of $1.6bn.

2 min read · 23 November 2020

Last man standing: Stephen Toy, head of WL Ross, leaves firm

Toy was the last remaining senior executive leading WL Ross after Carl Stanton left last year and Greg Stoeckle left earlier this year.

2 min read · 17 November 2020

Carlyle taps Nathan Urquhart to lead global fundraising campaigns

Urquhart will take charge of fundraising for all Carlyle investment platforms, including corporate private equity, private debt and real assets, a source told Buyouts.

2 min read · 09 November 2020

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