Henrik Müller-Hansen joins the Patricia Industries Board

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Henrik Müller-Hansen, CEO and founder of the Norwegian company Gelato has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Patricia Industries.

“I am grateful that Henrik Müller-Hansen has accepted to join the Patricia Industries Board. We look forward to working with Henrik and benefiting from his strategic capabilities, his industrial experience within telecom and his learnings from successfully building up an enterprise that today has employees from over 50 countries and offices around the world”, says Marcus Wallenberg, Chair of Patricia Industries.

Prior to funding Gelato, Henrik Müller-Hansen spent several years at Tele2, including as CEO for their Norwegian entity 2003-2006.

As of March 10, 2025, the Patricia Board consists of: Gunnar Brock, Christian Cederholm, Henrik Müller-Hansen, Denise Persson, Åsa Riisberg, Inge Thulin, Jacob Wallenberg and Marcus Wallenberg.

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Apollo Names Shimpei Kanzaki as Japan Global Wealth Head

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TOKYO, March 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced it has hired Shimpei Kanzaki as a Managing Director and Head of Japan Global Wealth. Kanzaki brings more than 20 years’ experience in alternative investments, private markets and the wealth management industry, and will report to Edward Moon, Partner and Head of Asia Pacific Global Wealth for Apollo.

Moon said, “We are pleased to welcome Shimpei, who brings to Apollo significant industry experience and a proven track record of business building in the Japan wealth market. Following our successful expansion in Hong Kong and Singapore, we look forward to growing in Japan, expanding our product suite and partnering with Japanese distributors across wealth channels.”

Apollo Partner and Chief Client and Product Development Officer Stephanie Drescher added, “Japan is a key growth market for Apollo, where we see our disciplined investment philosophy and strong focus on investor alignment resonate with clients. With Shimpei’s appointment, we are thrilled to grow our Wealth presence in Japan to help more clients access private market strategies and the potential excess return and diversification benefits we seek to provide.”

Shimpei Kanzaki, Managing Director and Head of Japan Global Wealth at Apollo, said: “Apollo has a strong reputation as a leading alternative asset manager with an established track record originating investment-grade, yield-oriented assets. I am excited to join the firm to introduce our tailored solutions to Japanese investors by building strong partnerships with the leading distributors in Japan.”

Prior to joining Apollo, Kanzaki was a Director at KKR and head of its wealth solutions business in Japan, after joining in 2022. Previously, he led the hedge funds product specialist team at UBS and held senior roles at Credit Suisse, Mirabaud, and Man Group, specializing in hedge fund strategies, portfolio management, and business development.

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 credit to private 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, 2024, Apollo had approximately $751 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Investor and Media Relations Contacts

For investors please contact:
Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
212-822-0540
IR@apollo.com.

For media inquiries please contact:
Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
212-822-0491
Communications@apollo.com.

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Apollo Names Shimpei Kanzaki as Japan Global Wealth Head

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TOKYO, March 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced it has hired Shimpei Kanzaki as a Managing Director and Head of Japan Global Wealth. Kanzaki brings more than 20 years’ experience in alternative investments, private markets and the wealth management industry, and will report to Edward Moon, Partner and Head of Asia Pacific Global Wealth for Apollo.

Moon said, “We are pleased to welcome Shimpei, who brings to Apollo significant industry experience and a proven track record of business building in the Japan wealth market. Following our successful expansion in Hong Kong and Singapore, we look forward to growing in Japan, expanding our product suite and partnering with Japanese distributors across wealth channels.”

Apollo Partner and Chief Client and Product Development Officer Stephanie Drescher added, “Japan is a key growth market for Apollo, where we see our disciplined investment philosophy and strong focus on investor alignment resonate with clients. With Shimpei’s appointment, we are thrilled to grow our Wealth presence in Japan to help more clients access private market strategies and the potential excess return and diversification benefits we seek to provide.”

Shimpei Kanzaki, Managing Director and Head of Japan Global Wealth at Apollo, said: “Apollo has a strong reputation as a leading alternative asset manager with an established track record originating investment-grade, yield-oriented assets. I am excited to join the firm to introduce our tailored solutions to Japanese investors by building strong partnerships with the leading distributors in Japan.”

Prior to joining Apollo, Kanzaki was a Director at KKR and head of its wealth solutions business in Japan, after joining in 2022. Previously, he led the hedge funds product specialist team at UBS and held senior roles at Credit Suisse, Mirabaud, and Man Group, specializing in hedge fund strategies, portfolio management, and business development.

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 credit to private 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, 2024, Apollo had approximately $751 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Investor and Media Relations Contacts

For investors please contact:
Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
212-822-0540
IR@apollo.com.

For media inquiries please contact:
Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
212-822-0491
Communications@apollo.com.

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Update advisory board Industry Fund

Anders Invest

Anders Invest Industrie Fonds announces several changes in the composition of the Advisory Board and fund management. After eight years of involvement, Frederik van Beuningen is stepping down as chairman of the Advisory Board due to age. He will be succeeded by current board member Herman Spliethoff. We are very pleased that current member Henk Willem van Dorp wants to complete his third term. In addition, Jan de Wilde will be added as a new member of the Advisory Board. In fund management, Rutger de Vos is transferring his tasks to Gerald van Kooten, so that Rutger can focus more on the portfolio companies.

Advisory Board

Frederik van Beuningen has played an important role in the growth and professionalization of Anders Invest Industriefonds. As co-founder of Teslin and with broad experience in long-term investments and entrepreneurship, he has used his expertise and network to take the fund to a higher level and to represent the interests of investors in fund management. We thank him for his leadership, dedication and commitment in recent years.

Herman Spliethoff will take over the chairmanship. He has extensive experience as an investor, management consultant, entrepreneur and supervisor. He has been co-owner of the Amsterdam shipping company Spliethoff for decades. He gained extensive experience at private equity firms through a management role at QAT Investments and a supervisory role at TBL Mirror Fund. Herman has been involved in the Advisory Board since the establishment of the Industriefonds and thus plays a role in the course and development of the fund. The fund management has always appreciated his level of preparation and substantive input and is pleased that he will take on the role of chairman.

Jan de Wilde (1977) will join the Advisory Board as a new member. Jan was a partner at Nielen Schuman for 20 years, almost from the start of this renowned consultancy firm. In this leading role, he developed into a specialist in M&A transactions for family and founder companies and private equity funds based in the Benelux. He is now an enterprising private investor (also with Anders Invest for several years) and advisor with expertise in mergers and acquisitions and capital structures. With his experience, he will advise the fund management on the further professionalization of investment processes.

Fund management

Rutger de Vos, one of the founding partners of Anders Invest, has worked as a fund manager of the Industrial Fund in addition to his role as investment manager in recent years. His affinity lies mainly with the portfolio companies with the strategic and operational challenges that the manufacturing industry faces. He has therefore decided to focus exclusively on actively supporting the portfolio companies in their growth and strategy from now on. Anders Invest is particularly grateful to him for the commitment and dedication with which he has shaped the team and the fund.

Gerald van Kooten will take over the role of fund manager. Like Rutger, Gerald has been involved with Anders Invest since the start and focuses mainly on acquisitions. This remains his main activity. In close cooperation with the other fund partners, he also takes responsibility for the fund management. Gerald will provide information to industrial fund investors, together with Gert-Jan Huisman, who is responsible for investor relations as managing partner and also supports two large industrial companies. Both will play an active role at the members’ meetings.

With these changes, the Anders Invest Industrie Fonds will continue to support and grow industrial companies in the Netherlands and abroad. We thank all those involved for their efforts and look forward to a successful continuation of our activities under the new composition of the team.

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InfraRed appoints Mark Tiner as CFO for its Core Infrastructure Funds

InfraRed Capital Partners

InfraRed Capital Partners (“InfraRed”), the international infrastructure asset manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Tiner as CFO, Core Infrastructure Funds, including the key role of CFO of HICL Infrastructure Plc (“HICL”), the FTSE-250 listed core infrastructure investment company, managed by InfraRed.

 

As CFO of HICL, Mark will lead the Company’s financial reporting and portfolio management. This will include key responsibilities for capital management, valuation, portfolio outperformance and financial optimisation. Mark will be a member of the HICL Investment Committee.

Mark brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having held senior finance positions in leading infrastructure and investment management firms. Mark joins InfraRed from Cordiant Digital Infrastructure, where he served as CFO. In this role, he was responsible for all financial reporting, forecasting, control and operations of the £950 million listed investment trust.

Prior to working at Cordiant, Mark was the Chief Financial Officer at Novalpina Capital LLP, where he managed all operational, financial, structuring, and tax functions for a €1 billion fund.

Ed Hunt, Head of Core Infrastructure Funds, InfraRed, said: “Mark’s extensive experience in financial management and his proven track record in both listed investment trusts and the infrastructure sector make him an invaluable addition to our team.”

Mark Tiner, CFO, Core Infrastructure Funds, InfraRed, said: “InfraRed has an impressive and long-standing track record in the core infrastructure sector, and I am delighted to join this experienced team. Funding core infrastructure investment is a growing need for many countries and HICL, a leading investor in this space, has a significant opportunity to lead the way. I’m excited to bring my experience to drive HICL forward on behalf of shareholders.”

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Notes to Editor

About InfraRed Capital Partners

InfraRed Capital Partners is an international infrastructure asset manager, with more than 160 professionals operating worldwide from offices in London, Madrid, New York, Sydney and Seoul. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer and steward of infrastructure assets that play a vital role in supporting communities. InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital1 for investors around the globe, in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies. InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

For more information, please visit www.ircp.com.

[1] Uses 5-year average FX as at 30th September 2024 of GBP/USD of 1.2827; EUR/USD 1.1123. EUM is USD 12.803m

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AURELIUS Growth Investments appoints Timo Stahlbuhk as Partner

Aurelius Capital

unich, February 25, 2025 – AURELIUS Growth Investments, the private equity growth segment of AURELIUS, announces the appointment of Timo Stahlbuhk as Partner. Timo joined AURELIUS Growth Investments as a Managing Director in 2023, bringing over twelve years of M&A expertise from investment banking.

Since then, he has been responsible for the platform investments aribos and iKratos, which included successfully completing add-on transactions. In his role as Partner, he will drive the growth of these platforms while also executing new investments.

“AURELIUS Growth Investments has been on a strong growth trajectory for years. Timo enhances our team with his entrepreneurial mindset, extensive M&A experience and ability to unlock potential. He has already made a significant contribution to our success and the growth of our portfolio. We look forward to continuing our collaboration”, comments Nico Vitense, Managing Partner of AURELIUS Growth Investments.

AURELIUS Growth Investments has grown rapidly in recent years, investing in successful, owner-managed medium-sized companies. In addition to providing capital for investments, it supports the management of its portfolio companies with its extensive entrepreneurial experience, helping to unlock operational potential and realise planned growth. Following two exits, the current portfolio of AURELIUS Growth Investments comprises 17 investments. The most recent acquisitions were iKratos and Tec-Folien-Allgäu.

“Since its inception, AURELIUS Growth Investments has been a trusted partner for founders and owners of well performing companies. After more than twelve years advising businesses, I look forward to leveraging my experience to build new industry leaders alongside our team of more than 45 specialists. Our team is defined by entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to develop tailor-made solutions for Buy & Build strategies and succession planning. From the outset, I have found this strength to be extremely valuable, both personally and for our portfolio,” says Timo Stahlbuhk.


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Celebrating Leadership: Novacap Announces the Promotions of Anastassia Volkova and Jean-Philippe Garant to Partner

Novacap

 

Celebrating Leadership: Novacap Announces the Promotions of Anastassia Volkova and Jean-Philippe Garant to Partner
At Novacap, we take great pride in recognizing the achievements of our team members and celebrating their continued growth within the firm. Today, we are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of Anastassia Volkova and Jean-Philippe Garant to Partner—a significant milestone in their careers and a testament to their exceptional contributions to Novacap.

Anastassia Volkova: Partner, Industries Group
Anastassia Volkova joined Novacap in 2009 as an intern, steadily advancing through the ranks to become a Principal in 2023, and now, a Partner. Her investment expertise, strategic vision and hands-on approach have made her a driving force behind the success of several portfolio companies.

Currently, Anastassia serves as a Board Member for Freedom Pet Supplies Inc. and Chairwoman for FortNine and has previously held board positions at Canada Diagnostic Centres, Joseph Ribkoff Inc., Hallcon Corporation and GTI Transport & Logistics. Her ability to steer companies through growth and transformation has solidified her reputation as a highly skilled investor and leader.

Jean-Philippe Garant: Partner, Financial Services Group
Jean-Philippe joined Novacap in 2020 from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), where he worked on private equity transactions in both Toronto and London. Jean-Philippe has since played a key role in shaping Novacap’s Financial Services strategy, deploying the Fund’s portfolio and managing junior talent. His investment and financial expertise, and ability to foster strong business partnerships have made him a key contributor to Novacap’s Financial Services team.

Jean-Philippe currently serves on the Board of Directors for Revau and Consilium Insurance and has previously held board positions with AGA Benefit Solutions and Ratehub.ca. His promotion to Partner underscores the importance of next-generation leadership in private equity; a recognition of his expertise and dedication in driving Novacap’s continued success.

A Culture of Growth and Recognition
Novacap believes that its people are the foundation of its success. By fostering a culture of meritocracy, inclusivity, and professional development, the firm provides its team with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to grow and thrive.
The promotions of Anastassia Volkova and Jean-Philippe Garant to Partner reaffirm Novacap’s commitment to developing future leaders, supporting professional development, and continuing to deliver long-term value for its investors and portfolio companies.

 

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Katarina Ageborg new Chairman of the Board and Markus Granlund new acting CEO of TFS HealthScience

Ratos

Ratos has appointed Katarina Ageborg as the new Chairman of the Board and Markus Granlund as the new acting CEO of TFS HealthScience (TFS). Markus, who has been a Board member of TFS since October 2024, assumes his new role today. TFS’s former CEO Bassem Saleh is leaving for new challenges outside the company.

Katarina has solid and extensive experience of the life science sector having served 25 years in various senior positions in Astra Zeneca, the last few years of which as a member of global Group management as Sustainability and Chief Compliance Officer. She was also CEO of Astra Zeneca in Sweden between 2018 and 2023.

Markus Granlund is a seasoned leader and Board member with extensive strategic and operational experience of leading operations with international customers. He served most recently as CEO of Semcon, where he worked for 16 years.

“I am happy to have recruited Katarina as Chairman of TFS’s Board. Her extensive experience in senior management positions in the life science industry will enable her to add great value. It is also very positive that Markus has agreed to take on the role of acting CEO. We had a productive partnership during Markus’s time as President and CEO of Semcon, and we have worked together on the TFS Board for some time,” says Anders Slettengren, current Chairman of the TFS Board and Executive Vice President, Ratos.

About TFS HealthScience
TFS HealthScience is a global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) that supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Bringing together nearly 700 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries and supports customers with comprehensive solutions through three strong business models: Clinical Development Services (CDS), which provides full-service support at all stages of the clinical development process, Strategic Resourcing Solutions (SRS), which offers expert insourcing and targeted recruitment services, and Functional Services (FSP), to provide customers with strategic outsourcing solutions.

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AURELIUS Finance Company appoints James Elliott as a New Business Specialist covering the North of England

Aurelius Capital

London, 19. February 2025 – AURELIUS Finance Company, the Private Debt segment of AURELIUS, announces the appointment of James Elliott as New Business Specialist, North. In this newly created role, and in line with AURELIUS Finance Company’s core expertise, James will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing complex secured debt mandates, at pace, in the North of England.

James joins AURELIUS Finance Company from ABN AMRO Commercial Finance, where he spent over 13 years, most recently as Director – Origination. During this time, he worked with sponsor-backed and privately owned businesses to structure and deliver ABL facilities to support their corporate transactions, refinancings, turnarounds, and growth. Prior to this, James was a Relationship Manager at RBS Invoice Finance where he developed a deep understanding of the lending landscape across the North of England, and an extensive regional network of professional advisors.

James Marler, Head of New Business at AURELIUS Finance Company commented: “We are delighted to welcome James to AURELIUS Finance Company to drive our new business activities across the North of England. The region has been a catalyst for our growth, as demonstrated by the bespoke facilities which we have provided to National Timber Group, Trutex and The Original Factory Shop over recent years. Expanding our origination capacity in a region that offers great opportunities to support traditional British manufacturing is an exciting next step.”

James Elliott added: “AURELIUS Finance Company is on an impressive growth trajectory, and I am excited to now be a part of that. Our team achieved record deployment levels in 2023 and then again in 2024 with the portfolio surpassing GBP 175m, supported by additional Wells Fargo funding. This is testament to the team’s capabilities and strength. I look forward to expanding the business in the North of England, leveraging both my experience and my network to identify opportunities to support UK mid-market companies with bespoke financing solutions to achieve a range of corporate objectives. I will primarily base myself across Leeds and Manchester but would welcome the chance to engage with professional advisors across the entire region as we grow our business here.”

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CapMan Infra’s portfolio company Haminan Energia strengthens its Board of Directors with the appointment of Päivi Suutari as the Chairperson of the Board

Capman

CapMan Infra’s portfolio company Haminan Energia appoints Päivi Suutari as the Chairperson of the Board.

Päivi Suutari (DI) is an experienced leader and board professional. She previously worked as the CEO of MM Kotkamills. Suutari has a strong background from international business management, leading profitability improvement initiatives as well as development and transformation projects. Suutari has also previously held various senior level roles at Huhtamäki and Stora Enso in Finland, Europe as well as Southeast Asia. She has experience from serving on the board of directors in several advocacy groups such as Kymenlaakso Chamber of Commerce and Finnish Forest Industries Federation.

“I am excited to start as the Chairperson of Haminan Energia where I will be able to utilise my extensive experience in developing companies to support the company in its growth journey. The transition in the energy sector towards more sustainable solutions increases my motivation for the role”, says Päivi Suutari.

“I am very pleased to welcome Päivi to Haminan Energia. Her experience and knowledge from MM Kotkamills and Huhtamäki, among other roles, will support Haminan Energia’s growth ambitions in Hamina”, says Pekko Haaksluoto, Partner at CapMan Infra and member of Haminan Energia board of directors.

Päivi started in her position as the Chairperson of the Board in February.

 

For more information, please contact:

Pekko Haaksluoto, Partner, CapMan Infra, tel. +358 40 584 6031

 

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 6,1 billion in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com

About Haminan Energia

Haminan Energia is a local district heating and electricity network operator in Hamina, Finland. We develop sustainable energy solutions for our customers and are steadily progressing towards a cleaner future. We are constantly seeking new ways to produce heat and energy in an environmentally friendly manner.

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