Based in Paris, Sarah will play a leading role in engaging with LPs across Europe, particularly in France and Southern Europe. She joins from KKR’s Global Client Solutions team, where she was responsible for working with European investors. Prior to this, she spent over six years at Hayfin Capital Management, leading the Investor Relations team from London.

Sarah’s appointment follows the appointment of Luisa von Rotenhan as Principal, Investor Relations, who will focus on the DACH region, and Harriet Webb as an Associate, Investor Relations. Keensight’s Investor Relations team now comprises seven professionals supporting the firm’s engagement with its global limited partner base. Its growth reinforces Keensight’s broader institutionalization, having recently announced the strengthening of its performance, corporate development, HR and Capital Markets functions. The firm now comprises nearly 140 professionals, up from 55 people five years ago.

Charles Cox, Partner and Global Head of Investor Relations at Keensight Capital, said: “Sarah brings deep, complementary experience across Europe’s major institutional markets. Together with the wider team, she will enable us to provide tailored, senior support to our LPs locally, while maintaining a consistent global approach.”

Sarah Herly, Director – Investor Relations, added: “Keensight’s strong track record as a specialist in Technology and Healthcare reflects a disciplined and consistent investment approach. I am excited to join a team that combines deep sector expertise with an entrepreneurial culture to further strengthen our partnerships with European investors.”

About Keensight Capital
Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading European Growth Buyout firms, is committed to supporting entrepreneurs as they implement their growth strategies. With over 25 years of experience and €7bn of assets under management, Keensight Capital’s team of seasoned professionals leverages their differentiated private equity experience to invest in profitably growing companies generating revenues in the range of €10 million to €400 million. Drawing on its expertise in the Technology and Healthcare sectors, Keensight identifies the best investment opportunities in Europe and works closely with the management teams, providing capital, strategic guidance and operational support. Keensight operates in more than 90 countries across the globe with a presence in Paris, London, Boston, and Singapore. www.keensight.com

About Sarah Herly
Sarah Herly is a Director in the Investor Relations team at Keensight Capital. Prior to joining Keensight, she spent three years in KKR’s Global Client Solutions team, where she was responsible for capital raising for the firm’s credit strategies across France, Italy, and Iberia. Before this, she spent six years at Hayfin Capital Management, a European credit specialist, leading the Investor Relations team from London. Sarah began her career in M&A at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds an MSc in Management from EM Lyon Business School and completed an exchange program at Copenhagen Business School.