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CVC & CD&R finalise investment in Epicor software firm
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CVC and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have completed their investment in Epicor, enhancing its enterprise software capabilities and governance structure.
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Ben Sekhon named regional VP for OutSystems UK & Ireland
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Ben Sekhon has been appointed Regional Vice President for the UK and Ireland at OutSystems, focusing on AI-driven strategic growth in the region.
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TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
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TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.
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Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
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Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.
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Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth
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Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.
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Rithum strengthens leadership with key new appointments
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Rithum has appointed Suzin Wold as Chief Marketing Officer and Mike Vantusko as Chief Financial Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost’s extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company’s next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.
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DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.
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43% of organisations struggle with cybersecurity compliance
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity laws, 44% of firms struggle with compliance, reveals Infosecurity Europe. Experts set to address solutions at 2024 meet.
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Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
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Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
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How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.
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Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
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INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.
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IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.
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Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.