Aequitas hires general counsel

Aequitas Capital, an alternative investment firm specializing in private debt, hired Scott Wood as general counsel.

Wood is responsible for the firm’s legal strategy and managing the day-to-day operations of the legal team. His duties will include providing counsel regarding employee relations, contracts, finance, corporate and transactional issues, and corporate governance matters.

“We operate a complex business in a heavily regulated industry,” said in a statement Aequitas chief executive Bob Jesenik. “[Wood] has the expertise to help ensure that Aequitas and our investors’ interests are vigorously served.”

Prior to Aequitas, Wood was general counsel for Oregon-based senior retirement home Holiday Retirement. Wood has also worked as general counsel for Golfsmith Golf & Tennis, a US and Canadian golf retailer.

Aequitas was established in 1993 as an investment firm that provides private equity and commercial finance to the mid-market, healthcare and energy sectors. The firm manages four debt funds and one private equity fund.