20 March 2024—Quilvest Capital Partners (“Quilvest”), a dedicated global mid- and lower midmarket alternatives investment manager with over $7 billion in AUM and a century-long, sevengeneration family shareholder heritage, today announces the appointment of Richard Berke as its Global Head of Human Resources.
In his role, based in London, Richard will spearhead the HR department, steering all facets of
HR strategy and operations to not only support Quilvest’s growth but also to facilitate the
development of its portfolio companies. This highlights the firm’s commitment to attracting toptier talent to drive innovation across core functions.
Richard brings to Quilvest a wealth of experience, including over two decades of leadership in
HR and recruitment. Most recently, he has held the position of Principal—Global Human
Resources at Pantheon Ventures, a private markets investment firm, since 2019. Before that, he
served as Head of Resourcing at Insight Investment, a leading global asset manager.
Alexis Meffre, Executive Chairman at Quilvest, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Richard
to Quilvest. His experience in HR and proven leadership in managing global teams resonate
deeply with our strategic ambitions. Richard’s appointment signifies not just an addition to our
leadership but a pivotal step towards enriching our organizational culture, enhancing our
capabilities to attract and nurture top-tier talent, and driving innovation across all levels. This is a
testament to our commitment to excellence and our relentless pursuit of shaping the future of
Quilvest.”
-ENDS
About Quilvest Capital Partners
Quilvest Capital Partners is a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on the midmarket. We operate four investment strategies: Buyout, Primaries, Co-Investments and
Secondaries, Private Credit and Real Estate.
As one of the earliest pioneers in the alternative investment industry, we pride ourselves on our
rich and extensive history, with decades of experience deploying capital across multiple business
cycles and environments. We are trusted to manage over $7bn AUM for a prestigious base of
global investors, including leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies,
and family offices. Our heritage dates back more than a century to 1917, managing the wealth of
our founding shareholder, the Bemberg family, which we continue to do today.
With six offices worldwide, our team is focused on identifying the global trends and themes
underpinning each investment strategy. We overlay this thematic approach with an extensive
global network of highly valued relationships, enabling us to identify and invest in the best
opportunities for our investors and partners.
Quilvest Capital Partners is committed to the highest standards of excellence. We offer best-inclass infrastructure and the professionalism of a leading global investment firm while retaining the
deeply personal, entrepreneurial, nimble approach routed in our origins.
For more information, visit www.quilvestcapitalpartners.com
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