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Annabelle Bates is a seasoned professional in private equity, currently serving as the Head of Mid-Market Private Equity at PER since May 2018. With prior roles as Lead Consultant, Consultant, and Junior Consultant within the same firm, Annabelle focuses on placing first-time entrants and mid-level investment professionals into investment and portfolio M&A roles, drawing from experiences in corporate finance, investment banking, and strategy consulting. Annabelle's earlier career includes positions at Grafton GB, and an academic background featuring a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Edinburgh Napier University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Administration from Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences.
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We are the leading retained search and recruitment specialists for private markets professionals. We work across investment strategies, in-house functions and geographies. Whether you are building your team or seeking a vital strategic hire, we go to extraordinary lengths to identify and attract exceptional professionals for private equity, venture capital, private credit, secondaries and real assets. Every day we bring people together who will shape the future of this dynamic, international industry. We are a people business, sharing knowledge and know-how across private capital. We live and breathe private markets every day, talking to people, gathering information and contributing to industry conversations. We understand what makes each firm different, so we can represent the distinctive features of your fund in the competition for great people. We know what it takes to identify and attract the right person. That’s because our experience has shown us what works. We are always honest, determined to succeed and creative in our approach. We never give up and you can rely on us for inspired ideas and a diligent approach that will secure the right person for your team.