Private equity firms are applying a new rigor in evaluating the performance of investment professionals, shifting the process from an art to a science.
Kevin Dunn 2008-03-01 Staff Writer <bold>CAREER PATH:</bold> The first milestone of Dunn's twenty years in law was when he made partner with the banking group of the UKbased firm Travers Smith. From there he moved to Latham Watkins, where he tackled a myriad of banking, finance and regulatory iss
Cadwalader Wickersham has launched its own private equity practice with a splash, by drafting a Latham & Watkins pro.
The Financial Strategies division of asset manager MD Sass is an incubator of sorts. But instead of seeding innovative technologies, the firm grows asset managers with novel investment theses.
Selecting the right recruiter requires no less diligence than any other hire. There are several pitfalls to avoid when outsourcing an executive search.
The nasty split of Fox Paine & Company showed the industry that a founder's departure can bring a whole host of problems.
The pension fund has acquired stakes in several marquee buyout firms, the latest of which is the purchase of a 10 percent stake in the tech buyout giant.
The global private equity firm has created a new role dedicated exclusively to creating and managing relationships with operating talent.
Blackstone's public ‘currency’ is helping the firm expand
INTELLIGENCE 2008-03-01 Staff Writer <b>Platinum Equity CFO lands outside PE</b><br />Bill Foltz, the one-time CFO of Los Angeles-based Platinum Equity, now serves as CFO for Gorilla Nation, an online ad rep firm. Before this latest move, Foltz was a partner and managing principal at Sports