Private equity firm LDC has strengthened its team in the East Midlands and East of England by appointing Kevin O'Loughlin as an investment director. O'Loughlin brings 15 years of regional experience, having previously worked at NorthEdge for six years, where he led investments in notable companies such as Altia and Bridge Farm Group.

Before his tenure at NorthEdge, O'Loughlin spent three years at Deloitte, focusing on transactions involving both privately-owned and publicly listed businesses. He began his career in the Corporate Finance team at EY. O'Loughlin expressed admiration for LDC's relationship-driven investment approach, emphasizing the firm's commitment to partnering with management teams to foster growth through both organic means and acquisitions.

In the past year, LDC's East Midlands and East of England team has successfully completed five transactions, totaling over £200 million in enterprise value. David Bains, partner and head of LDC in the region, noted that 2024 has been a strong year for the team, highlighting their focus on investing in unique businesses with exceptional management. Bains believes O'Loughlin's appointment will enhance their ability to assist more management teams in achieving their growth objectives, leveraging his extensive experience and connections within the corporate finance community.