CVC has announced the appointment of John Kelleher as a new Managing Partner, effective early Q3 2025. He will be based in New York and will focus on enhancing value creation across CVC's portfolio.

Kelleher brings extensive experience in private equity and operational leadership, having spent over nine years at McKinsey & Company. Most recently, he served as a Senior Partner and Interim CEO/CXO in McKinsey Transformation, where he led corporate transformations in various sectors, including technology and industrials. His background also includes a senior role at Brookfield Asset Management and CEO positions in private equity-backed companies, emphasizing strategic execution. Earlier in his career, he co-founded a mid-market private equity firm and worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs.

As part of CVC's succession planning, Jean-Remy Roussel, the current Managing Partner and Global Head of Operations, will transition to a Senior Adviser role in H1 2026. Roussel, who established the CVC Operations team 17 years ago, will continue to contribute to value creation in portfolio companies where he remains a Board member. He will gradually hand over his responsibilities to Kelleher, who will lead Global Operations moving forward.

Rob Lucas, CEO of CVC, expressed gratitude to Roussel for his significant contributions over the years, highlighting his role in building CVC's Operations capabilities. Lucas welcomed Kelleher, noting that his operational expertise and leadership in complex transformations will enhance CVC's support for portfolio companies and long-term value for investors.

Roussel reflected on his time at CVC, stating that it feels like the right moment to step back and pass leadership to Kelleher. He expressed pride in the accomplishments of the Operations team and gratitude for the support from his colleagues.

Kelleher expressed his honor in joining CVC, recognizing its exceptional reputation and looking forward to collaborating with the team to drive growth and performance across the portfolio.