Colesco Capital appoints co-head of origination
Colesco Capital has appointed Adam Willmott as its new co-head of origination, based in the company’s London office.
Willmott was previously global head of sponsor coverage at Rabobank, where he was responsible for the bank’s private equity franchise across both leveraged buy outs and infrastructure.
He has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services, largely focused on European private equity.
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In his new role, Willmott will be responsible for leading the origination and execution of private credit investments across Europe – bar the Benelux area. He will also join the firm’s leadership team and investment committee.
“I am delighted to be joining Colesco,” said Willmott.
“I have been a staunch supporter of the company since it launched a year ago and indeed throughout its gestation. I’m eager to embark on this exciting journey with the team and I hugely look forward to leveraging my experience to continue to deliver value to our clients while supporting impactful change and contributing to the transition to a more sustainable society – in short uniting capital and purpose.”
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Willmott’s appointment is intended to boost Colesco’s capabilities in supporting companies across Europe with ambitious sustainability plans.
“I am very excited that Adam will be leading our ambitious growth strategy across Europe,” said Danny Vroegop, co-founder and chief investment officer at Colesco.
“He is a banking stalwart who comes with a wealth of experience and a strong strategic network. Adam is a highly accomplished leveraged lender and sponsor coverage banker, as well as an influential team leader and people manager.
“We are determined to scale up the platform, connecting ambitious management teams with capital from professional investors who are looking for both attractive returns and real life impact, and Adam’s appointment is a clear signal of that commitment.”
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