Apollo Names Chris McIntyre Global Head of the Institutional Client Group

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NEW YORK, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) today announced the appointment of Chris McIntyre as Partner, Global Head of the Institutional Client Group and member of the firm’s Leadership Team, effective April 15, 2024. Based in New York, he will be responsible for managing the firm’s institutional distribution channel. McIntyre joins a talented team that delivered robust third-party inflows of approximately $45 billion in 2023.

Apollo Co-Presidents Scott Kleinman and Jim Zelter said, “Institutions around the globe have long formed the bedrock of our leading alternative asset management and retirement services businesses. Chris’ deep relationships and private markets expertise will be highly accretive as we continue to offer diversified, tailored investment solutions to our most valued partners. We are excited to welcome Chris to our team.”

McIntyre said, “Apollo is distinguished by its highly sophisticated, aligned, and active approach to partnering with investors and strong track record of innovation across strategies. I look forward to working closely with leaders across the business as we seek to continue delivering excess returns for our clients while also evolving to meet their changing needs.”

McIntyre previously served as Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he led the firm’s Asset Management business in North America advising senior leaders from global alternative and traditional asset managers. McIntyre earned his BA from Yale University and MBA from Columbia Business School.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of December 31, 2023, Apollo had approximately $651 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Contacts

Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

 


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Tikehau Capital appoints Margaux Buridant and Célia Hamoum Co-Heads of Private Wealth Solutions

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Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, today announced the
appointment of Margaux Buridant and Célia Hamoum as Co-Heads of Private Wealth
Solutions (“PWS”), the Group’s specialised entity dedicated to family offices and high
net worth individuals.

These appointments underscore Tikehau Capital’s commitment to enhancing its offer for private
investors, who are increasingly seeking access to private funds.
In 2021, Tikehau Capital established a Private Wealth Solutions Group (PWS) within its sales and
marketing division with the goal of improving direct access to Group funds for family offices and high
net worth individuals worldwide. This strategic move aimed to cater to a burgeoning client segment that
is progressively more sophisticated and inclined to increase its allocation to alternative assets.
The PWS entity enhances Tikehau Capital’s existing coverage of intermediary private clients provided
by Private Banks, Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs), and unit-linked insurance contracts.
Margaux Buridant joined Tikehau Capital on February 22nd, 2024, and will be based in New York.
Bringing 15 years of expertise in Wealth Management, she specialises in offering high-end private
clients investment advisory services and portfolio management.

In her role, she will develop and structure Private Wealth Solutions (PWS), overseeing the existing
team, to expand Tikehau Capital’s global business with Entrepreneurs, High Net Worth Individuals,
Family Offices, and North American Private Banks.
Prior to joining Tikehau Capital, Margaux served at Bank of the West (BNP Paribas, and more recently
BMO) in New York as a Senior International Wealth Strategist and Wealth Management Regional
Manager. Before that, she began her career as a Notary in France, later transitioning to legal services
as a Managing Director at Colombus Consulting Group NY.

Margaux holds a master’s degree in business & law and a Notaire diploma from Aix-en-Provence
University, as well as a US International Tax certification from New York University.
Célia Hamoum is based in Paris. She started her career with Tikehau Capital in 2015 and has been
instrumental in driving the firm’s expansion in Private Wealth ever since. Initially, she spent six years in
the Sales Distribution team as a sales representative focused on Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs),
banks, and asset managers. In 2021, she transitioned to the Private Wealth Solutions team,
concentrating on serving private clients and family offices in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Célia holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from EDHEC Business School and a Master’s in Portfolio
Management from IAE Paris-Est.

Antoine Flamarion and Mathieu Chabran, co-founders of Tikehau Capital declared:
“We are delighted to welcome Margaux and congratulate Celia on their appointments to these
leadership roles. Given that Private Wealth Solutions is a pivotal area of growth for Tikehau Capital,
having an integrated team covering Entrepreneurs, High Net Worth Individuals, and Family Offices
globally across the firm’s strategies and solutions will ensure optimal service delivery. As we embark
on a new phase of expansion, we extend our best wishes to Margaux and Celia for success in this
new chapter”.

ABOUT TIKEHAU CAPITAL
Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset management group with €43.2 billion of assets under management
(at 31 December 2023).
Tikehau Capital has developed a wide range of expertise across four asset classes (private debt, real assets,
private equity and capital markets strategies) as well as multi-asset and special opportunities strategies.
Tikehau Capital is a founder led team with a differentiated business model, a strong balance sheet, proprietary
global deal flow and a track record of backing high quality companies and executives.
Deeply rooted in the real economy, Tikehau Capital provides bespoke and innovative alternative financing solutions
to companies it invests in and seeks to create long-term value for its investors, while generating positive impacts
on society. Leveraging its strong equity base (€3.2 billion of shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2023), the firm
invests its own capital alongside its investor-clients within each of its strategies.
Controlled by its managers alongside leading institutional partners, Tikehau Capital is guided by a strong
entrepreneurial spirit and DNA, shared by its 758 employees (at 31 December 2023) across its 15 offices in Europe,
Middle East, Asia and North America.
Tikehau Capital is listed in compartment A of the regulated Euronext Paris market (ISIN code: FR0013230612;
Ticker: TKO.FP). For more information, please visit: www.tikehaucapital.com.

PRESS CONTACTS:
Tikehau Capital: Valérie Sueur – +33 1 40 06 39 30
UK – Prosek Partners: Philip Walters – +44 (0) 7773 331 589
USA – Prosek Partners: Trevor Gibbons – +1 646 818 9238
press@tikehaucapital.com

SHAREHOLDER AND INVESTOR CONTACTS:
Louis Igonet – +33 1 40 06 11 11
Théodora Xu – +33 1 40 06 18 56
shareholders@tikehaucapital.com

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TA Appoints Arthur Price as General Counsel

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BOSTON, MA – March 5, 2024 – TA Associates (“TA” or the “Firm”), a leading global private equity firm, today announced the appointment of Arthur Price as the Firm’s General Counsel, effective immediately. Price succeeds Jeffrey C. Hadden, who will assist with Price’s onboarding before he transitions into retirement and his new role as a Senior Advisor to the Firm.

Based in TA’s Boston office, Price will be responsible for all legal matters across the Firm and portfolio, working closely with senior leaders to manage legal and regulatory risks and assist with corporate governance matters. He will report to Jennifer Barbetta, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director.

“I am thrilled to join TA and greatly respect its commitment to collaboration, respect and responsibility to its portfolio companies and investors,” said Price. “I look forward to leading TA’s legal function and working with TA’s impressive team to contribute to the Firm’s operational efficiency.”

Price joins TA from Thomas H. Lee Partners, where he served as a managing director, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant General Counsel. Prior to Thomas H. Lee Partners, Price was an attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP, where he focused on securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate representation.

“Arthur brings a wealth of knowledge and strong expertise in navigating the evolving legal and regulatory landscape. His guidance and experience make him a valuable addition to the Firm, and we are delighted to welcome him,” said Ajit Nedungadi, Chief Executive Officer at TA. “We also thank Jeff for his leadership in this role over the past decade and look forward to his continued partnership as a Senior Advisor to TA.”

Price holds a B.A. in International Relations from Georgetown University and a J.D. from Georgetown Law School.

About TA
TA is a leading global private equity firm focused on scaling growth in profitable companies. Since 1968, TA has invested in more than 560 companies across its five target industries—technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer and business services. Leveraging its deep industry expertise and strategic resources, TA collaborates with management teams worldwide to help high-quality companies deliver lasting value. The firm has raised $65 billion in capital to date and has over 150 investment professionals across offices in Boston, Menlo Park, Austin, London, Mumbai and Hong Kong. More information about TA can be found at www.ta.com.

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KKR Appoints Ruchir Swarup As Chief Information Officer

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR today announced the appointment of Ruchir Swarup as a Partner and Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Swarup will be responsible for driving KKR’s technology strategy and vision. Based in New York, Mr. Swarup will lead the firm’s efforts to embrace new technologies and scale existing technology to create efficiencies and reduce risk across the firm.

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Ruchir Swarup (Photo: Business Wire)Ruchir Swarup (Photo: Business Wire)

Mr. Swarup brings significant investment technology experience across both public and private markets. He joins KKR from Addepar, a leading software and data platform that is purpose-built for professional wealth, investment and asset management firms, where he served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Throughout his time at Addepar, Mr. Swarup developed and implemented a cohesive Product and Platform strategy, led the global expansion of Research & Development and identified new acquisition opportunities to expand the company’s product footprint.

“Technology remains critical to protecting the firm and supporting us in efficiently scaling our businesses. As a technology veteran with nearly three decades of industry experience, Ruchir will build upon the foundation our team has created and help deepen connectivity across the firm,” said Ryan Stork, Chief Operating Officer of KKR. “We are delighted to welcome Ruchir to KKR and look forward to leveraging his experience and exceptional management skills as we continue to advance our technology capabilities.”

“I am honored to join KKR at a key moment in the firm’s growth,” said Mr. Swarup. “KKR has an incredible reputation for innovation, and I look forward to working alongside the firm’s leadership team to drive new and transformative initiatives with a world-class technology team.”

Before Addepar, Mr. Swarup spent nearly 20 years at BlackRock in various technology leadership roles in the U.S. and Asia, most recently as a Managing Director and Global Head of the Aladdin Product Group across Business Operations and Enterprise Systems. This responsibility included the development of all post-trade capabilities, regulatory, client experience and enterprise operations technology. Mr. Swarup was also a key architect of BlackRock’s middle- and back-office technology strategy on Aladdin, an end-to-end portfolio management system, combining risk analytics and comprehensive investment tools on a single platform. He was also a member of BlackRock’s Global Operating Committee.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

Media
Liidia Liuksila or Emily Cummings
212-230-9722
media@kkr.com

Source: KKR

 

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Reena Carter joins OMERS Infrastructure

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(March 4, 2024) OMERS today announced that Reena Carter has joined OMERS Infrastructure as Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Management and Operations, reporting directly to Michael Hill.

Commenting on the appointment, Michael Hill, Global Head of OMERS Infrastructure, said: “I’m thrilled Reena joins our team today. Leveraging her many years of experience, Reena will now be responsible for executing the OMERS Infrastructure operating strategy and actively participating in our related committees.”

Reena also joins the global Infrastructure Management Committee alongside Michael Hill, Alastair Hall (Head of Europe), Chris Curtain (Head of Asia-Pacific), Irini Kalamakis (Global Head of Strategic Partnerships) and John Knowlton (Senior Managing Director).

Reena joined OMERS in 2003 as part of Borealis Infrastructure. She has held progressively senior Finance positions, ultimately leading the Finance & Operations function for the business. Since then, Reena has held various roles at OMERS, most recently as Head of Investment Finance & Valuations, with responsibility for both Infrastructure and Private Equity.

For further information on our leadership team and colleagues around the world, please visit here: https://www.omersinfrastructure.com/team/.

About OMERS Infrastructure

OMERS Infrastructure manages infrastructure investments globally on behalf of OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and third-party investors through its Strategic Partnership Program. OMERS Infrastructure manages approximately C$36 billion, including capital invested on behalf of OMERS and third parties, in approximately 30 investments located in North America, Western Europe, India and Australia, and across sectors including energy, digital and transportation. OMERS Infrastructure has employees in Toronto, New York, London, Amsterdam, Singapore and Sydney.

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Team Update at EMH Partners

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Munich, March 04, 2024 – EMH Partners, a leading growth investment firm, is delighted to announce several promotions, as well as a new addition to the EMH team.

Effective as of 01 January 2024, Jens Zuber has been promoted to Partner. Within the investment team Fenna Mueller and Andre Bickel have both been promoted to Senior Associates. In the operations team Leandra Daum has been promoted to Finance Associate, Anna Desl to Executive Assistant and Maurice Faber to Senior Vice President Operations. Furthermore, EMH Partner’s operations team has been strengthened and expanded as Achim Kreuzer joined EMH as ESG Manager.

“Whilst our portfolio companies invest their trust in EMH Partners, we invest ours in people that share a strong set of values”, says Maximilian Kuss, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at EMH Partners.  “Our team of hand-picked investment professionals, industry and operations experts stands for continued dedication to excellence. Congratulations to all colleagues at EMH on their well-deserved promotions, and a warm welcome to our new joiner!”

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think-cell appoints Alexander von Fritsch as CEO

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Berlin – March 1st, 2024 – think-cell, the leading productivity software for creating data-driven presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, announces the appointment of Alexander von Fritsch as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today.

Berlin – March 1st, 2024 – think-cell, the leading productivity software for creating data-driven presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, announces the appointment of Alexander von Fritsch as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today.

Alexander has a strong background in software and management consulting. He is a seasoned executive with hands-on experience in building high-performing teams. Most recently, Alexander served as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for ATOSS Software – a leading enterprise HR software vendor – where he ran sales, business development, and partnerships globally. Prior to ATOSS, he worked at McKinsey & Company for 6 years, advising clients from various industries on strategy and execution.

“With a suite of outstanding products, a commitment to innovation, and a truly global team, think-cell is well-positioned to unlock its next phases of growth. I am honored and excited to take on this role to lead think-cell in its expansion strategy while creating exciting products for our customers,” said Alexander von Fritsch.

“We are delighted to welcome Alexander to think-cell. With his track record of building successful international go-to-market teams and his genuine understanding of our user base, Alexander will play a pivotal role in leading think-cell into its next phase of growth and innovation”, said Markus Hannebauer, Co-founder of think-cell and Chairman of the Board.

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Arjan Elderhorst and Joris Van Troos appointed as Partner

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Vendis Capital further strengthens its position in the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordics by appointing Arjan Elderhorst and Joris Van Troos as Partner

Vendis Capital proudly announces the promotion of Arjan Elderhorst and Joris Van Troos to the position of Partner, recognizing their instrumental role in the firm’s evolution and growth.

Arjan & Joris both joined Vendis Capital in February 2011 with only days apart.
At that time, Vendis comprised just five individuals and operated with one single fund, Vendis I, just having closed its first two investments.

Today, Vendis manages three highly successful funds and oversees a portfolio of 15 active companies, having closed 27 platforms investments and numerous add-ons.
The firm is currently in the process of raising capital for Vendis IV, with its team now consisting of 26 professionals.

Arjan will work alongside Vincent Braams as Partner covering the Dutch market, while Joris will cover the Belgian and Nordic markets alongside Cedric Olbrechts.

We wish them both lots of success in their new role!

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Arjan Elderhorst and Joris Van Troos appointed as Partner

Vendis Capital

Vendis Capital further strengthens its position in the Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordics by appointing Arjan Elderhorst and Joris Van Troos as Partner

Vendis Capital proudly announces the promotion of Arjan Elderhorst and Joris Van Troos to the position of Partner, recognizing their instrumental role in the firm’s evolution and growth.

Arjan & Joris both joined Vendis Capital in February 2011 with only days apart.
At that time, Vendis comprised just five individuals and operated with one single fund, Vendis I, just having closed its first two investments.

Today, Vendis manages three highly successful funds and oversees a portfolio of 15 active companies, having closed 27 platforms investments and numerous add-ons.
The firm is currently in the process of raising capital for Vendis IV, with its team now consisting of 26 professionals.

Arjan will work alongside Vincent Braams as Partner covering the Dutch market, while Joris will cover the Belgian and Nordic markets alongside Cedric Olbrechts.

We wish them both lots of success in their new role!

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Åsa Zimmerman appointed as new CEO at Plint

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Plint is pleased to announce the appointment of Åsa Zimmerman as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2024. With a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of Plint’s values and culture, Åsa has been an integral part of the company since its inception in the early 2000s. Having served in various key roles, including Head of Production and Chief Operating Officer, Åsa’s journey at Plint exemplifies her dedication and significant contributions to the company’s growth and success.

More information can be found at Plint’s website.

For further information, please contact

Louise Nilsson
Partner & CEO
Phone: +46 8 459 67 63
Mobile: +46 70 950 95 50
Email: louise.nilsson@priveq.se

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