Berengere Peter has recently joined Keensight as a Partner to lead the HR function, supporting the organisation’s continued growth across its four offices. She brings over 25 years of international experience in people and organisational strategy, developed through a career in both consulting and in-house leadership roles.

Halina Evans also joined in June as an HR Director in London after holding several senior HR positions, primarily within asset management firms and boutique financial services. Together, they will oversee talent, culture and leadership matters, ensuring that Keensight continues to attract, develop and retain exceptional people.

Keensight now encompasses over 125 professionals, up from 55 people five years ago. The firm operates from two principal offices: Paris, where nearly 70 people are based; and London, which has scaled quickly to around 50 people. It also has offices in Singapore and Boston to support portfolio operations. The build-out of Keensight’s HR capabilities follows the recent strengthening of other core operational areas. Earlier this year, Charles Cox joined as Partner and Head of Investor Relations alongside Camilla Melville-Hansen as a Director. More recently, Zoe Clarke joined as a Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets, supported by an additional Capital Markets team hire in London.

Jean-Michel Beghin, Managing Partner at Keensight Capital, said: “The appointment of Berengere is an important milestone in the overall strengthening of Keensight’s core operational areas. As our first Partner dedicated to Human Resources, she will play a key role in developing our talent, strengthening our processes and supporting the growth of our platform. At a time when our business continues to expand, investing in our people and leadership capabilities is fundamental to sustaining our long-term success.”

Berengere Peter, Partner – Human Capital at Keensight Capital, said: “During my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and within many different financial services organisations, each with its own goals and culture. Keensight’s track record and distinctive DNA set it apart. I’m excited to build on its achievements, nurture the qualities that make it special and accompany the firm in its next phase of growth.”

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 €6bn 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 Berengere Peter
Berengere Peter brings over 25 years of international experience in people and organisational strategy, developed through a career in both consulting and in-house leadership roles. She was formerly a Partner for Advisory at Korn Ferry, following their acquisition of Hay Group, with whom she stayed 18 years. Most recently, she served as Group Chief People Officer at FTSE 100 insurer Admiral. She holds both French and British nationality and is based in Paris, having relocated after 14 years in the UK.

About Halina Evans
Halina Evans joined in June as an HR Director in London. She has held several senior HR positions, primarily within asset management firms and boutique financial services, and was most recently Head of Human Resources for Europe and Asia at Orchard Global, where she led international people strategy and organisational effectiveness to help drive the business forward.