GREENWICH, Conn., July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- L
Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, today
announced the appointment of Miray Topay as Partner and Head of the
firm's London office. As the firm
continues to grow across Europe,
Ms. Topay will work closely with L Catterton Europe Managing
Partner Luigi Feola as well as the firm's global leadership to
capitalize on the firm's strong opportunities in Europe.
Ms. Topay joins L Catterton from Bain Capital, where she
served as a Partner in London and
co-led the firm's consumer investing efforts across Europe, working closely with portfolio
companies to drive international growth, unlock new value, and
position differentiated consumer brands for enduring success.
"We are thrilled to welcome Miray to L Catterton," said
Michael Chu, Global Co-CEO of
L Catterton. "Europe plays
an important role in our global strategy, and her extensive
network, strong track record, and intimate understanding of the
consumer investment landscape – both in Europe and globally – make Miray a remarkable
addition to our team."
"As a passionate consumer investor and brand-builder, I am
excited to join a firm in L Catterton that I have deep
admiration for and which has an exceptional reputation as the
investment partner of choice for industry-leading consumer
businesses," said Ms. Topay. "I look forward to working closely
with Luigi and the European team, as well as the firm's partners
and professionals globally, to support the growth and success of
standout consumer brands while delivering for our investors."
"In recent months, we have continued to partner with some of the
most innovative and iconic category-leading brands in Europe," said Luigi
Feola, Managing Partner of L Catterton Europe. "Miray
brings deep experience and shares our conviction in the near- and
long-term strength of the investment opportunity set in
Europe, and I am confident she
will play a key role in helping us build on our momentum."
L Catterton has a long track record of investing in
leading consumer businesses in Europe. More recently, the firm has announced
investments in iconic, category-leading brands including Tod's
Group, the Italian luxury fashion house, KIKO Milano, one of the
largest privately-owned color cosmetics brands in the world, and
AmaWaterways, the global, award-winning luxury river cruise
line.
About L Catterton
L Catterton is a market-leading consumer-focused
investment firm, managing approximately $35
billion of equity capital across three multi-product
platforms: private equity, credit, and real estate. Leveraging deep
category insight, operational excellence, and a broad network of
strategic relationships, L Catterton's team of more than 200
investment and operating professionals across 17 offices partners
with management teams to drive differentiated value creation across
its portfolio. Founded in 1989, the firm has made over 275
investments in some of the world's most iconic consumer brands. For
more information about L Catterton, please visit
lcatterton.com.
Contacts:
L Catterton
Julie
Hamilton (U.S.)
media@lcatterton.com
+1 203 742 5185
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