Amitav Ghosh has been appointed as an Executive Director at GE Capital's European leveraged finance unitv
London, 30 June 2011: Amitav Ghosh has been appointed as an Executive Director at GE Capital's European leveraged finance unit* responsible for sponsor finance coverage across the Nordic region. He will be based in London.
Amitav joins GE Capital from Commerzbank, where he spent nine years working predominantly in European leveraged finance and was responsible for the Nordic LBO franchise -- originating and leading transactions and maintaining sponsor relationships.
"I am delighted to welcome Amitav into our growing Leveraged Finance business at GE Capital. He has a wealth of experience that will be extremely valuable as we grow our mid-market franchise and support our sponsor clients throughout the Nordic region," said James Fenner, President & CEO of GE Capital's European Leveraged Finance business. "Amitav is a seasoned and well-connected leveraged financier with an excellent deal track record," he added.
GE Capital is a leading European mid-market leveraged finance arranger with 14 Lead Arranger deals already completed in 2011, including four Bookrunner roles where GE Capital arranged, underwrote and syndicated senior debt facilities for RHM, SLV, Wagamama and Alcan. Additionally, GE Capital was Co-Manager on the senior secured notes of The Priory Group and has financed a number of private equity backed acquisitions as club transactions.
* GE Corporate Finance Bank SAS is the legal entity of GE Capital's Leveraged Finance Business in Europe, and is regulated by the ACP.
Michael Goodbody
GE Capital EMEA
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