Wrike, the intelligent work management platform, today announced the appointment of George Saadeh as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This announcement comes as Wrike accelerates its mission to deliver measurable ROI for enterprises by driving scalable growth and lasting customer value.

“Enterprises today don’t just want software. They want measurable outcomes that transform how they work,” said Thomas Scott, CEO of Wrike. “George is a proven leader who knows how to scale revenue engines while keeping customer success at the center. With his leadership, Wrike will deliver even greater value from the first idea to enterprise-wide execution.”

“My teams are with customers every day, hearing what challenges they face and understanding what is needed to realize true business transformation,” said Saadeh. “They’re asking for solutions that eliminate bottlenecks, reduce project delays, and help their teams deliver faster. My role is to empower our sales and customer success teams to deliver solutions while guiding customers to realize value faster — through smooth implementation, confident adoption, and ongoing growth. We’re building a revenue engine that’s as focused on customer outcomes as it is on growth.”

Former Chairman and Managing Partner, UK&I, EY, Joins to Support European Industrials and Business Services Group

London, 17 September 2025 – Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, today announced the appointment of Steve Varley as Senior Advisor. Mr. Varley will support the firm’s Industrials and Business Services group, with a focus on professional services opportunities, and companies at the intersection of services and technology. He will also engage across the broader Warburg Pincus platform globally, contributing to the firm’s value creation and deal origination capabilities.

Mr. Varley brings over three decades of experience in professional services, with a proven track record of leading and transforming multi-billion-dollar businesses. He currently serves as Chairman of Unity Advisory, a next-generation CFO advisory firm and Warburg Pincus portfolio company. Most recently, he served as Global Vice Chair, Sustainability at EY, advising some of the world’s largest companies on long-term value creation through sustainability initiatives. Prior to that, he was Chairman and Managing Partner, UK&I at EY, leading over 20,000 professionals and driving the firm’s growth and innovation. He also held several other senior leadership roles across EY, including Managing Partner for Consulting in Northern Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, and served on both the EMEIA Executive Board and the Global Practice Group, helping to shape the firm’s global strategy.

“I have long admired Warburg Pincus’s thesis-led approach, global and growth-oriented mindset, and long-term investment philosophy,” said Steve Varley. “Having worked with the team first-hand through my role in Unity Advisory, I’m excited to continue working with Warburg Pincus to identify and grow exceptional businesses in the services space, particularly as technology and innovation continue to reshape the industry.”

“Steve’s deep sector expertise, global leadership experience, and strong relationships across the services ecosystem make him an invaluable addition to Warburg Pincus,” said David Reis, Managing Director, Industrials and Business Services, Warburg Pincus. “He has been a trusted advisor to CEOs, Boards and government, and his insights will help shape our investment theses and deepen our reach in high-growth segments of the services ecosystem.”

Mr. Varley has held numerous advisory and non-executive positions throughout his career, including as a business advisor to two Prime Ministers and a Special Advisor to the United Nations. In addition to serving as Chairman of Unity Advisory, he also chairs the boards of DWF Group and Liverpool Football Club Foundation.

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About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $86 billion in assets under management, and more than 220 companies in their active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,000 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies

The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Wrike, the intelligent work management platform, today announced the appointment of George Saadeh as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This announcement comes as Wrike accelerates its mission to deliver measurable ROI for enterprises by driving scalable growth and lasting customer value.

“Enterprises today don’t just want software. They want measurable outcomes that transform how they work,” said Thomas Scott, CEO of Wrike. “George is a proven leader who knows how to scale revenue engines while keeping customer success at the center. With his leadership, Wrike will deliver even greater value from the first idea to enterprise-wide execution.”

“My teams are with customers every day, hearing what challenges they face and understanding what is needed to realize true business transformation,” said Saadeh. “They’re asking for solutions that eliminate bottlenecks, reduce project delays, and help their teams deliver faster. My role is to empower our sales and customer success teams to deliver solutions while guiding customers to realize value faster — through smooth implementation, confident adoption, and ongoing growth. We’re building a revenue engine that’s as focused on customer outcomes as it is on growth.”

CVC announces the appointment of Bruce Hamilton, who will be joining as Head of Investor Relations.

Bruce is a senior equity research analyst with over twenty-five years’ experience covering the European Financials Sector. He joins CVC from Morgan Stanley where he headed the Diversified Financials team, covering asset managers, private markets managers, exchanges and investment platforms.

London, 9 September 2025 – Alantra, the independent global mid-market financial services firm, has strengthened its Technology Investment Banking practice with the appointment of Ed Wirgman as Managing Director. Joining from Houlihan Lokey, where he was a Managing Director in the European Technology Group, Ed brings over 20 years of M&A advisory experience and has worked extensively across a range of Technology subsectors. During his career, he has advised large multinationals, Private Equity investors, and founder-owners on numerous sales, acquisitions, and fundraisings.

Based in London, Ed will work closely with Alantra’s global Technology team to advise clients in IT Services, Technology Consulting and Software, with particular focus on services-led businesses.

Prior to Houlihan Lokey, Ed was a Managing Director at Oakley Advisory and Head of TMT at Spectrum Corporate Finance, the largest independent corporate finance boutique in the South of England at the time. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade at KPMG, culminating in leading the TMT Corporate Finance group nationally.

This strategic hire underscores Alantra’s commitment to growing its global Technology practice by adding senior sector specialists and continuing to strengthen its presence across key hubs in Europe and the U.S. In the last year, Alantra’s global Technology team has advised on 18 transactions with a combined value in excess of €1.1bn, and comprises 40 members based in the UK, the U.S., Spain, Germany, France and the Nordics. Notable recent transactions include the sale of Sincera to Virtusa, the sale of SpearMC to Mythics and the sale of Newport Capital backed TDA Group to The Relevance Group.

Amsterdam, 8 Sep, 2025– Icos Capital, the leading European venture capital firm focused on sustainability and industrial innovation, is pleased to announce that Stefan Dobrev will join the firm as a Venture Partner.

Stefan brings extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy. He currently serves as Chairman of the Governing Board at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), where he plays a key role in advancing Europe’s innovation agenda. His background spans strategic leadership, investment, and scaling of transformative technologies, making him a valuable addition to Icos Capital’s mission of driving climate-positive impact.

“We are delighted to welcome Stefan to Icos Capital,” said Nityen Lal, founding partnet “His unique perspective at the intersection of policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship will strengthen our ability to partner with visionary founders and corporates to accelerate sustainable transformation.”

Stefan Dobrev added: “I am excited to join Icos Capital as a Venture Partner. The firm’s strong track record in sustainability and industrial innovation resonates with my commitment to building Europe’s future economy. I look forward to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and scaling impactful technologies.”

With Stefan joining the team, Icos Capital further strengthens its network and expertise in advancing sustainable ventures across Europe.

About Icos Capital
Icos Capital is a leading European venture capital firm investing at the intersection of sustainability, digitalization, and industry. By partnering with corporates and visionary entrepreneurs, Icos accelerates innovations that drive systemic transformation towards a sustainable future.

Quoreka, a leading provider of energy and commodity trading and risk management (E/CTRM) solutions, today announced a strategic reset of its executive leadership team to accelerate growth and innovation across its global operations. As part of this evolution, the company has appointed Hope Best as Chief Customer Officer and Rahul Jain as Chief Technology Officer, signaling a renewed focus on customer-centricity and technology leadership in the E/CTRM space.

“Having worked with Hope previously, I have experienced firsthand how incredibly talented and tenacious she is,” said Bruce Boytim, CEO of Quoreka. “I’ve seen her in action deploying large enterprise scale platforms at some of the largest banks in the world with global footprints. I’m confident her deep expertise and customer-first approach make her uniquely qualified to drive our commercial strategy, handle the operations of our entire client lifecycle and ensure we continue to provide exceptional support and value to our clients. The CCO role is new for the organization and demonstrates Quoreka’s commitment to our clients’ success.”

“Rahul is a visionary technologist with a rare ability to align deep engineering expertise with real-world business outcomes. His track record in building scalable, secure, and AI-powered platforms makes him the right CTO at the right time for Quoreka as we drive the next wave of innovation in E/CTRM. With Rahul at the helm of our technology organization, our customers can expect faster delivery, smarter tools, and a platform that evolves with their needs—today and well into the future.”