Appointments: LDC; EY; Unite Students
Private equity investor LDC has appointed Vera Kuehne as an Investment Manager and Sally Tam as an Investment Executive to increase its support of businesses in the South West and Wales.
The firm’s now six-strong team of investors has also moved to a new office in Queen Square, Bristol.
Kuehne brings six years’ experience in private equity and investment banking, most recently at CPP Investments.
Tam joins LDC from PwC in Bristol, where she was an M&A Manager and played a key role advising on transactions in the UK and overseas.
Dewi Hughes, partner and Head of LDC in the South West and Wales, said: “The South West and Wales is home to so many innovative and fast-growth businesses, and moving to our new office in Queen Square demonstrates our long-term commitment and enthusiasm to continue investing in the region.
“We’re pleased to welcome Vera and Sally to the team to help boost that support, as we continue to focus on meeting and backing the entrepreneurs and business leaders that make the region so vibrant.”
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Jemma Inker, EY
EY has strengthened its South West audit team with the promotion of Jemma Inker to Partner.
She originally joined EY in 2011 as an Audit Senior and has over 15 years’ experience. During her time at EY, Inker has built extensive knowledge of both the South West, working with listed and private businesses across a range of sectors including utilities, consumer, manufacturing and transport.
In addition to her role in the audit team, Jemma is also responsible for the firm’s talent strategy in the region and is a mentor and coach to a number of employees.
Karen Kirkwood, EY’s managing partner for the South West, said: “Jemma brings a wealth of experience to the Partnership, having worked with a broad cross section of companies across the region, from a range of different industries.”
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Bristol-based Unite Students, a provider of student accommodation around the UK has welcomed Amy Round as group people director.
Round brings experience from her previous positions, drawing insights gained from her roles at Google, OVO Energy, and most recently, as Chief People Officer at Vertical Aerospace.
She said: “I’m excited to be joining such a purpose-driven organisation, which is making a difference in the lives of so many students. My top priority is building high-performance teams and cultivating and supporting highly engaged leaders who enable team members to take on new challenges, learn, and grow in a healthy, inclusive environment.
“I’m looking forward to leading the people team and agenda as we build on the fantastic foundations already in place and cement Unite Students’ position as an employer of choice and a truly great place to work, with an unrivalled culture where everyone can thrive.”
Joe Lister, chief executive of Unite Students, said: “We’re thrilled Amy has joined us as we refresh our vision for the business. Amy brings with her a wealth of experience in progressive, people-centric businesses and her appointment is integral to our ambition to be a great place to work for all.
“I’m confident Amy will bring a fresh perspective to evolve our people and culture strategy to deliver for our people and our students and drive growth for our organisation at a critical moment in our evolution. I’m looking forward to working closely with her to unleash the enormous potential of our community as we take our growth ambitions to the next level.”
