BayPine, a private investment firm dedicated to driving digital transformation in leading businesses, has recently made a significant addition to its team with the hiring of Amy Harsch as Partner and Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations.
In her new role, Harsch will play a crucial part in overseeing the company’s fundraising strategies and enhancing engagement with investors. Her primary focus will be on building and nurturing long-term partnerships with both existing and potential clients on a global scale. Based in New York, she will collaborate closely with Partner Migo Terjanian to further BayPine’s mission.
Harsch comes to BayPine with an impressive background that spans over two decades in capital formation and investor relations. Before joining the firm, she spent more than 15 years at American Securities, where she held the position of Managing Director. In this role, she successfully led various fundraising initiatives, investor relations, and marketing and public relations efforts, showcasing her ability to spearhead multiple successful fundraisers throughout her tenure.
Before her time at American Securities, Harsch served as Principal and Head of Investor Relations at Rhône. Her extensive career in finance began with positions at prominent firms, including Credit Suisse, where she worked in the Private Fund Group, and TD Capital Communications Partners. She also gained valuable experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. Harsch holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Harsch actively contributes to her community by serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Rippowam Cisqua School. She has also previously held the position of Trustee at Deerfield Academy, further demonstrating her commitment to education and community service. With her wealth of experience and proven track record, Harsch is well-positioned to enhance BayPine’s investor relations and fundraising initiatives.
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“Amy has spent her career helping private equity firms build durable capital bases by serving as a trusted, value-added partner to allocators globally. She possesses a deep network, highly respected reputation among the investment community, and strong understanding of the varying needs and objectives of investors. Moreover, she has demonstrated a unique ability to communicate a firm’s vision and approach in ways that resonate with multiple stakeholders. Amy’s leadership will be invaluable as BayPine continues to scale and advance our mission of serving as the go-to private equity platform for investors and companies alike navigating a digital-first future.”
Anjan Mukherjee, Managing Partner of BayPine
“I have long admired BayPine for the quality of its people and the foresight of its investment thesis. The team identified a clear market opportunity – to help businesses in traditional sectors realize their full potential through digital transformation – and created a private equity firm purpose-built for today’s increasingly data-driven economy. I look forward to introducing this differentiated strategy to new investors worldwide, deepening the firm’s relationships with its existing partners, and contributing to BayPine’s next chapter of growth.”
Amy Harsch
