Sushil Cheema
In his first public comments, the leader of the newly established Private Equity Council said he hopes to avoid the hostility that the industry has faced abroad by educating Washington policymakers about its activities. The lobbying group also named a new vice president today.
The global firm has agreed to buy Tennessee discount retailer Dollar General, while it bids for UK health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots.
Former UTIMCO chief investment officer Bob Boldt will lead the new asset management division at the financial services firm.
The New York-based firm has decided to appoint Ford Motor Company veteran Sir Nick Scheele as the chairman of the board of Key Safety Systems.
The Dutch financial services provider has announced plans to expand its energy conservation portfolio with a $26m investment in US-based Locust Ridge wind farm.
San Francisco-based hedge fund ValueAct, led by a former BLUM partner, has agreed to enter its second private equity deal with the purchase of publicly traded Catalina Marketing Corporation.
The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based firm has promoted two of its investment professionals, one to the level of partner and one to principal.
The New York-based firm has surpassed its target goal of $800 million with the closing of its new $850 million fund.
The two firms have agreed to buy Nasdaq-traded Aeroflex for about $1bn.
The New York-based firm has surpassed its target goal of $800 million with the closing of its new $850 million fund.