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Baird Private Equity is one of the only private equity firms with the breadth and depth of global experience and resources focused on the lower middle market. The Baird Private Equity team includes over 60 investment and operating professionals operating in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Baird Private Equity is sector focused with deep industry knowledge and a successful track record of investing in Business Services, Manufactured Products and Healthcare companies. Over 30 investment professionals in the United States, Europe and Asia are complemented by operating partners and senior advisors. Our dedicated team of 15 operating professionals in China and India allow us to provide our portfolio companies with unique access to Asia sales/distribution, sourcing, and manufacturing opportunities. Learn more about us below.
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Managing Director
+44 (0)207 667 8138
Andrew is Managing Director at Baird Capital Partners Europe. He joined Baird in 1996 following the acquisition of North of England Ventures, where he had been responsible for managing the regional fund for the North East. Prior to joining North of England Ventures in 1993 he spent seven years with Price Waterhouse, latterly in corporate finance. Andrew has an Economics degree from Warwick University.
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Chief Executive, Baird Capital
Partners Europe
+44 (0) 20 7667 8453
Simon is in charge of the U.K. team and plays a key role in the business services sector team. He rejoined Baird Capital Partners Europe in 2002, having previously worked with the company from 1994 to 1998. In between, he spent four years at ABN AMRO Capital. Earlier in his career, Simon was involved in the planning and rollout of BBC World Service Television, and also worked as a strategy consultant. He holds an MBA, is a Chartered Management Accountant, and holds a first class honours degree in engineering and management. Simon was Chairman of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) for 2009/10.
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Managing Director
+44 (0)207 667 8457
James joined Baird Capital Partners Europe in April 2002. He previously worked for Pi Capital and PricewaterhouseCoopers after time spent as a civil engineer on major transport infrastructure projects in the U.K. James is a Chartered Accountant and holds a first class honours degree in engineering.
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Managing Director
+44 (0)207 667 8357
Chris joined Baird Capital Partners Europe in 1990, having previously spent time at Security Pacific Eurofinance and Arthur Andersen, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Chris plays a key role in the business services sector team.
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Portfolio Director
+44 (0)207 667 8346
Dennis joined Baird Capital Partners Europe in September 2006 from Harris Watson Holdings. With over 20 years of relevant operational and financial experience, he focuses on assisting investee company management teams to maximize the value of their businesses. Dennis trained with Singer & Friedlander, has a Joint Honours degree in Accounting & Law, and holds a master's in Business Administration from Warwick Business School.
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David Barrass
Operating Partner
+44 (0)20 7667 8400
David has worked with Baird Capital Partners Europe since 2007. With strong skills in leadership, negotiation and commercial management in sales and service organisations, he has served as CEO and Chairman of many U.K. and international companies. At present, he serves as Chairman of Baird Capital Partners Europe portfolio companies Castlecare Group Ltd and Gabbro Precision Ltd. David also serves as a Non-Executive member on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' Strategic Advisory Board for the Food and Environment Research Agency. Previously, he served as the Chairman/CEO of BCPE portfolio company ArmorGroup International plc. David is a key partner of as he brings strong Managing Director and Chairman experience from a variety of sectors with a particular focus on Business Services and Manufacturing.
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David Fraser
Operating Partner
+44 (0)20 7667 8400
David has partnered with Baird for over 17 years and is a key part of our Manufacturing team. David was Chairperson on two successful exits for Baird (Paddock and Cooling Power) and has acted as Chairperson of eight additional European Manufacturing Companies. David spent the bulk of his early career at United Science Holdings PLC where he acted as Chief Executive, Group Operations Director and Managing Director for various Asian subsidiaries.
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John Hubert
Operating Partner
+44 (0)20 7667 8400
John has worked with Baird for over 12 years and has acted as Chairperson for our Business Services (specifically Recruitment) business portfolio. He has been involved in 3 successful exits (from Investment to completion) for Baird (Capital Group, Elan, Aston Carter) and he is a revered and respected figure in the industry. John brings a wealth of Senior Management experience having assumed Chairperson roles with 7 companies and roles as Managing Director / General Manager for several leading business services / consumer firms (EDS and Unilever).
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Tim Trotter
Operating Partner
+44 (0)20 7667 8400
Tim began working with Baird when we invested in Ludgate in 1996. Tim had founded Ludgate in 1991 and was the CEO when the business was sold to Interpublic in 1997. Tim was subsequently appointed Deputy Chairman of Interpublic's global public relations division, Weber Worldwide. An experienced Chairman, Tim brings a wealth of management experience across the business services sector. Tim has joined the board of our newest portfolio company Nigel Wright Group.
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Director of Investor Relations & Business Development
312-609-4677
Aaron manages Baird Private Equity’s relationships with current and prospective investors in the United States, Europe and Asia and oversees its business development, communication, sales and marketing activities. Aaron is also involved in broader strategic and new product development initiatives. Aaron joined Baird Private Equity in 2008 and has thirteen years of private equity and entrepreneurial experience. He was previously a Principal at private equity fund-of-funds manager Muller & Monroe, where he was a member of the firm’s investment team and helped manage the firm’s investor relationships. Prior to Muller & Monroe, Aaron spent time with two venture capital firms and was Director of Marketing at a venture-backed software company. Aaron began his career as a James H. Dunn Fellow in the press office of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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