AEA Investors has hired Zeynep Tumer Bayazid as Head of EMEA within its Investor Relations & Fundraising team, expanding the firm’s investor relations presence across Europe and the Middle East.
Based in AEA’s London office, Bayazid will support investor relations activities across the firm’s strategies while leading efforts to broaden AEA’s client base in EMEA. She will focus on cultivating relationships with existing and prospective investors seeking middle-market private equity and private debt exposure, and will report to Steve Elia, AEA’s Head of Investor Relations & Fundraising and a partner at the firm.
Bayazid joins AEA from AlbaCore Capital Group, where she was a partner and Head of Business Development. She previously held investor relations and marketing roles at BlueMountain Capital Management and began her career in leveraged finance at Citigroup in London. She holds a BSc in economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
AEA manages funds with approximately $18 billion of invested and committed capital and has offices in New York, Stamford, San Francisco, London, Munich, and Shanghai.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Zeynep to AEA as we seek to expand our presence and capital formation capabilities in the EMEA region, underscoring the Firm’s commitment to strengthening our investor relationships globally. The addition of a seasoned professional of Zeynep’s caliber represents the natural evolution of our platform. We see tremendous opportunity to grow our investor network in EMEA and look forward to working closely with Zeynep to meet the rising demand for our differentiated middle-market solutions.”
Steve Elia, Head of Investor Relations & Fundraising and Partner, AEA Investors
“I greatly admire AEA’s partnership-driven approach and collaborative culture, and I’m thrilled to join a firm that prioritizes long-term relationships. AEA’s robust middle-market private equity and debt platforms provide a strong foundation for enduring partnerships. I look forward to working with Steve and the team to deepen investor engagement and expand AEA’s footprint across EMEA.”
Zeynep Tumer Bayazid, Head of EMEA, Investor Relations & Fundraising, AEA Investors
