Leadership

Norton Rose Fulbright: John Boelter Joins As Chicago M&A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright announced that John Boelter has joined the firm's Chicago office as a partner in the corporate, M&A, and securities practice, further strengthening its transactional capabilities and expanding its service for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

Freshfields: M&A Star Keith Hallam Joins Freshfields In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Freshfields announced that Keith Hallam will join the firm's New York office as a partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions and corporate practice.

Centuria: Gordon Smith Appointed Fund Manager – Retail

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Australasian real estate fund manager Centuria Capital Group has appointed 20-year retail veteran Gordon Smith as its new Fund Manager – Retail, effective from Monday, 27 July 2026.

Roamly Pushes Global Expansion With New London Hub And Appoints Dan Severin To Lead Global Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Roamly, the specialty insurance provider of The Ride Platform, has announced the opening of its flagship London office and the appointment of industry veteran Dan Severin as Head of Global Mobility Insurance. The move establishes a UK operational foundation to drive international scaling, building on the company's large base of professional mobility operators currently in the UK and Europe.

Garrett Motion: Dave Crompton Appointed To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 1, 2026

Garrett Motion, a global leader in differentiated turbocharging and electrification technologies for mobility and industrial applications, has appointed Dave Crompton to its Board of Directors.

Yoodli Appoints Former Meta And Coalition Product Leader Kartik Murthy As VP Of Product

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2026

Yoodli has appointed Kartik Murthy as Vice President of Product. Murthy officially joined the company July 27, 2026 and will lead product strategy as Yoodli scales its platform for global revenue teams. He brings more than 17 years of product leadership spanning AI, consumer software, hardware, and learning.

EigenQ Appoints Mark Pecen As Vice Chairman And Promotes Alexander Truskovsky To Chief Information Security Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2026

EigenQ has appointed Mark Pecen as Vice Chairman and promoted Alexander Truskovsky to Chief Information Security Officer. The appointments were announced ahead of EigenQ's proposed merger with Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp.

OMERS Private Equity Welcomes Adam Buzanis As Managing Director, Head Of Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2026

OMERS Private Equity has announced the appointment of Adam Buzanis as Managing Director, Head of Funds, as the firm continues to expand its external funds program. Buzanis brings deep experience across global private markets, including primary funds, co-investments, and secondaries, positioning him to build out this growing area of the platform.

Scale AI Appoints Francis deSouza As CEO To Lead Next Phase Of Company’s Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2026

Scale AI announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Francis deSouza as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 10, 2026. The appointment was announced July 30, 2026. Jason Droege, who has led Scale as interim CEO since June 2025, will work closely with deSouza during the transition.

Kirkland: Leading Debt Finance Lawyer Kelsey Baumberger Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis has announced that Kelsey Baumberger has joined the firm as a partner in its Debt Finance Practice Group. Baumberger brings experience structuring sophisticated financing arrangements, including asset-backed securities and other tailored capital solutions.

Valeon Partners Names Lawson Smith As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 30, 2026

Valeon Partners, a merchant bank serving founders, family offices, and private equity stakeholders in partnership with Leon Capital Group, announced that Lawson Smith has joined the firm as a Managing Director. Smith will be responsible for overseeing the firm's market strategies.