Utrecht / Brussels / Zurich – Gilde Buy Out Partners (Gilde) is pleased to announce that Maikel Wieland has joined Gilde as Head of Investor Relations and Co-investments. “Maikel has significant experience in investor relations,” said Ralph Wyss, Chairman of Gilde Buy Out Partners. “The relationship with our limited partners and the investment community as a whole are as important to Gilde as ever. Professional responsiveness and sustainable long-term relationship are key to our future success. Maikel will be a tremendous resource to our LP base, and we are thrilled to have him on board.” Previously, Maikel worked for OTPP’s direct and co-investment team in London and in Investment Banking for Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse.

With offices in the Benelux and DACH region, Gilde Buy Out Partners is a leading European private equity investor in mid-market transactions. Founded in 1982, Gilde has been supporting management teams in over 100 buy out transactions. Today Gilde manages funds in excess of €3 billion and has a controlling interest in companies such as Royal Ten Cate, ZND, Reesink, Amor, T-group, Albelli, Riri, Comcave, Oystershell and Losberger De Boer Group. For more information: Gilde Buy Out Partners Maikel Wieland T: +41 43 268 20 78 E: wieland@gilde.com www.gilde.com Read more at: http://gilde.com/news/2018/gilde-buy-out-partners-appoints-head-of-investor-relations-and-co-investments