Campbell Lutyens shakes up management team
Private markets placement agent Campbell Lutyens has promoted Gordon Bajnai to chief executive, succeeding Andrew Sealey who will become chairman.
Bajnai (pictured) has worked at Campbell Lutyens for 13 years, initially as an advisory director before joining the firm in an executive capacity in 2017.
He took over responsibility for the firm’s global infrastructure and energy transition practice in 2019 and will retain responsibility for the infrastructure practice in his new role.
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Prior to joining Campbell Lutyens, Bajnai was group chief operating officer of asset manager Meridiam Infrastructure.
Earlier in his career, he held roles at Wallis Group and CA IB Securities.
He has also held senior government posts in Hungary, including the role of Prime Minister in 2009 and 2010.
His appointment comes into effect on 1 September, when Sealey will move into the chairman position.
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John Campbell, one of the founders of the firm, will continue as emeritus chairman.
“We are very pleased and excited to have Gordon take over as chief executive, to lead the next stage of growth of our global business,” said Sealey. “We continue to strongly believe in the future expansion and development of private capital markets, where Campbell Lutyens plays a leading role in capital formation and advisory services to GPs and LPs.”
Bajnai said: “I’m delighted to take on this role from Andrew and lead Campbell Lutyens in its next stage of development. Our market leading offering combined with the depth of our experienced and specialized team provides us with a strong foundation to expand further.”
Over the last 10 years, Campbell Lutyens has raised and advised on more than $218bn (£170bn) in private equity, private credit and infrastructure fund placements, secondary advisory and GP capital advisory assignments.
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