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The advisory firm looks to bolster its ranks in a competitive skilled labour pool in key sectors and geographies to capitalise on continued covid recovery momentum.

From relationship-building to staying nimble, the 2021 class of future leaders share their tips for forging a career in private equity.

Reflection, branding and networking are key for professional development, says managing director Gail McManus from recruitment firm PER.

The firm raised $4.5bn for its debut growth fund, which has invested in oat milk producer Oatly and music-to-internet company Epidemic Sound.

The appointment comes as the sports-focused firm seeks to raise more than $1.5bn for its debut fund.

The Asia-based managing director departure comes as the alternatives giant seeks to raise $130bn by 2024.

The leadership changes on the firm's small-cap and mid-market funds are understood to have not required key-person approvals by limited partners.

The alternatives giant had said in January it would focus more effort on governance and reputational risk.

A string of senior placement agent executives in Asia have jumped ship or moved to pastures new during the pandemic.

After Mark Machin’s departure, who is new chief executive John Graham? From an unconventional background to a swift rise through the ranks, Graham appears to like defying the odds.