The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has appointed Mark Florman as CEO, Financial Times reports. Florman has succeeded Simon Walker, a corporate communications veteran, and will take on the role in March.
Florman created Africa-focused fund 8 Miles with Bob Geldof in 2010. Florman served at Northern Trust and Enskilda Securities, prior to joining private equity firm, Doughty Hanson.
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