LONDON - Pantheon International Plc (PIP), a FTSE 250 private equity investment trust, has announced the appointment of Tim Farazmand and Tony Morgan as Non-Executive Directors, effective today. Both appointees join the company’s Audit, Management Engagement, and Nomination Committees, bringing a wealth of experience in investment and private equity to the board.
Tim Farazmand offers over 33 years of executive experience, including significant roles at Lloyds (LON:LLOY) TSB Development Capital, Royal Bank Private Equity, and 3i (LON:III) PLC. He also has nine years of non-executive board experience, currently serving as a director for Baronsmead Second Venture Trust plc and Ricardo PLC, among others. His past leadership roles include chairing the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association in 2014-2015.
Tony Morgan’s 29-year career spans senior investment positions at British International Investment Plc, Onex Corporation, and Permira. He also served as Managing Director, Private Equity, at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in Toronto, managing a substantial portfolio of private equity investments.
John Singer CBE, Chair of PIP, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointments, highlighting the added leadership, investment, and strategic expertise they bring to PIP’s already diverse and talented board.
PIP is managed by Pantheon, a global private markets investor with a 40-year history and approximately $68 billion in discretionary assets under management as of June 30, 2024. The trust aims to offer investors access to a range of private equity opportunities, including primary, secondary, and co-investment deals.
The company’s strategy emphasizes shareholder interests, risk management through diversification, and a rigorous selection process based on Pantheon’s extensive experience. This announcement is based on a press release statement and does not contain any additional details or disclosures required under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Listing Rules for the appointments.
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