Moves Barclays Bolsters Hong Kong private

banking team with Senior Banker Hire Barclays announced that it has appointed Adeline Chien as Managing Director, Hong Kong team, covering ultra-high net worth individuals in Hong Kong. Chien will report to Rickie Chan, Market Head of Hong Kong

Her appointment further strengthens Barclays’ coverage of the Hong Kong market, and follows from the appointment of Chan who was appointed Market Head of Hong Kong in August 2012.

Pakorn Boona-Kurkul said, “Markets continue to be challenging and having a strong team of senior bankers is critical to helping clients navigate these times of volatility. We have seen significant traction in our strategy of “inverting the banker pyramid” in Hong Kong as we focus on the hiring of senior bankers with more than 15 years of industry experience. This group of bankers has been attracted by both the platform we offer as well as an entrepreneurial culture in which they can provide the best products and solutions to meet the needs of their sophisticated clients. Adeline brings with her an in-depth understanding of sophisticated high net worth clients, and her addition to the team will further strengthen our outreach and service to clients.”

Threadneedle Appoints Peter Yarrow as Client Relationship Director

Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle), a leading international asset manager, has appointed Peter Yarrow in the role of Client Relationship Director with dedicated responsibility for Threadneedle’s major insurance client partnerships.

Prior to joining Threadneedle, Peter was a Managing Director at Turner International for five years, having previously been a Senior Investment Director at Fidelity Pensions Management. At both Fidelity and Turner International Peter was responsible for building relationships with significant UK Institutional investors. At Threadneedle he will focus on servicing its largest insurance clients.

Threadneedle's Global Head of Client Service, Andrew Nicoll, comments: “This new role reflects our continuing commitment to have a dedicated focus on managing the relationship with our two largest insurance clients. It also recognises the scale and importance of these partnerships, as well as our intention to have senior industry professionals heading up each specialist client sector. Peter brings with him extensive industry knowledge and a proven track record in developing strong relations with clients.”

BPT appoints new group Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of BPT Asset Management A/S (BPT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Schönach, 37, as the new group CEO beginning as of 1 November 2012.

Michael Schönach has extensive international real estate and banking experience from former positions at among others Citycon, Catella Group, Deutsche Bank, and JP Morgan.

With the appointment of Michael Schönach, BPT is strengthening its commitment to further business development in the Nordic region, investor relationship, and value growth hereby solidifying its position as a professional and competitive lead market player in the region. On behalf of the Board of BPT Asset Management A/S, Chairman Lars Ohnemus states:

“After 5 years of consolidation and limited transaction volume, our industry is entering a new phase with increased focus on value creation and growth. In Michael Schönach, BPT is getting a truly international executive that covers the entire value chain, including profound investor relationship skills and a first class transaction record.”

Michael Schönach replaces Mikael Hyttel Runegaard Thomsen who has been heading the BPT group for the past four years through a period of consolidation and the merger with Evli Property Investments. Mikael Hyttel Runegaard Thomsen will continue as Special Project Director with an emphasis on activities in the Danish market.

Mid Europa Appoints a New Partner

Mid Europa Partners, the leading private equity firm focused on buyouts in Central and Eastern Europe, and Turkey, announces the promotion of Michelle Capiod to Partner, effective from 1 January 2013.

Michelle joined the Team in 2003 and is based in the London office. Prior to joining Mid Europa, she worked in the Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch in London. Michelle holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the Wharton School. She has been involved in the buy-outs of Aster, Falcon, SBB and the Lux Med Group, and was involved in the exits from MobiFon/TIW, Oskar, Aster and Calucem. Michelle is currently leading the acquisition of Walmark, which is expected to close by the end of the year, and serves on the Board of Bité.

Thierry Baudon, Mid Europa‘s Managing Partner said: “We are delighted to welcome Michelle to the Partnership. Her wealth of experience and knowledge gained through her long history with the firm will further strengthen the senior team. We are pleased to be able to recognize her commitment and her significant contribution to the success of Mid Europa.”

Baird Hires David Rodgers and Jonathan Bourn

Baird, an employee-owned, international capital markets, private equity, wealth and asset management firm, announced that it has added David Rodgers as the firm’s Senior Analyst in equity research covering Office & Industrial Real Estate. Rodgers’ addition is the latest development in the continued growth of Baird’s Real Estate sector expertise across its Capital Markets platform.

“David’s deep expertise complements Baird’s existing Real Estate coverage. We are confident his addition will further enhance our strong momentum in our Real Estate coverage and in our broader research effort,” said Jon Langenfeld, Director of Equity Research.

Prior to joining Baird, Bourn was a Partner at AAC Capital where he was responsible for originating and executing new investments, managing a portfolio of companies within AAC’s pan-European fund and serving on the fund’s Engagement and Investment Committee. During his eleven years at AAC Capital, Bourn worked on MBOs, debt and equity restructurings and public-to-private transactions, as well as numerous disposals. Prior to AAC, Bourn spent three years as a Director in Credit Suisse First Boston’s Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Group where he arranged debt packages for MBOs on behalf of a number of private equity groups including KKR, Apax, 3i, TPG and Hicks Muse, among others.

Jonathan’s experience within private equity and in acquisition and leveraged finance give him an enviable set of skills and contacts to support and enhance our advisory services to private equity firms. We are delighted that he has joined our team,” said David Silver, Head of Baird European Investment Banking. “Baird has excellent momentum within its investment banking business globally, with notable success working with private equity clients, on both buy and sell-side mandates. With Jonathan’s leadership, we anticipate building on those successes.”

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Appoints CFO, Private Equities Department

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has appointed Marc Keirstead as Chief Financial Officer of its Private Equities Department, effective immediately.

In his new role, Mr. Keirstead will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of the finance and administration function for the Private Equities Department. This function encompasses portfolio and asset-level valuations, reporting and analytics, transaction support, management information systems (MIS) and compliance related to the private equity portfolio.

With over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, Mr. Keirstead joins ADIA from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), where he oversaw the finance and operations function for its Private Investment portfolio as a director of investment finance. Prior to joining CPPIB in 2008, he held senior roles at the private equity investment subsidiary of Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) and a number of companies in media, digital entertainment and communications. He began his career at Coopers & Lybrand, later PricewaterhouseCoopers. Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Al Darmaki said: “Marc brings considerable expertise in financial and operational oversight in the private equity space, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the team.”