Experience
Since Skillcapital was formed in 1998, we have been involved in over 2,500 private equity transactions and placed leadership teams in private equity-owned businesses throughout Europe. In this section of our website, you will find a representative selection of Skillcapital’s assignments.
Owners HgCapital asked Skillcapital to find a CEO to lead the development of its fashion group Americana in international markets.
Ahead of Cinven’s acquisition of aerospace business Avio, the firm need advisers to help with its bid. Skillcapital was given the assignment.
Dubai International Capital asked Skillcapital to identify a Chairman with Asian connections for MAUSER’s Supervisory Board.
HgCapital’s Mondo Minerals needed a new CFO to help the business grow in international markets. Skillcapital found the ideal candidate.
The de-merged NCP Services needed a new CEO to increase top and bottom line growth. Owners 3i gave Skillcapital the assignment.
Palamon Capital tasked Skillcapital with the search for an MD to help credit card provider SAV Credit take advantage of new opportunities.
Sovereign Capital’s National Fostering Agency needed a new Chief Executive. Creative thinking helped Skillcapital find the person with the right credentials.
When Cinven was considering a bid for BUPA’s hospitals, the firm asked Skillcapital to recruit advisers to help with its investment strategy.
Candover and Cinven wanted new managers for Springer ahead of their bid. Lateral thinking helped Skillcapital find a CEO and COO.
“Skillcapital has a track record of successfully recruiting managers who understand how to build value in a Private Equity context. We have worked with them to find CEOs and Chairmen for a number of our investments across Europe”
Permira
Our people
At Skillcapital, we work together in teams, sharing knowledge so that our clients benefit from the expertise of the entire firm.