Alternative investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP) has appointed Pete Lelek as co-head of investor relations based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Lelek has more than two decades of experience in capital formation, investor relations and institutional client engagement.

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He joins Strategic Value Partners from Castlelake, where he served as head of North American capital formation. Prior to that, Lelek held senior roles at Allianz and BlackRock.

“We are delighted to have Pete join our team,” said SVP founder Victor Khosla. “His deep expertise and track record of building strong investor relationships will significantly enhance our investor relations efforts.”

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Lelek added: “I look forward to working alongside Michael and the entire team to further strengthen relationships with our investors and support the firm’s continued growth.”

Michael Hewett, co-head of investor relations at SVP said: “I’m delighted to partner with Pete as we expand our investor relations capabilities. His leadership and experience will be invaluable as we continue to serve our investors and grow our global presence.”

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