Private Equity Firm, Tikehau Capital, Broadens Its Private Debt Operations
In a move to bolster its Private Debt team, Tikehau Capital has announced the appointment of two new team members, Eric Ostermann and Christopher Kuckei, in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Eric Ostermann, a seasoned professional with over seven years of experience in the financial industry, will be joining Tikehau Capital as Vice President, Private Debt Investments. Prior to this, Ostermann led leveraged buyout (LBO) transactions across various industries in the DACH region at ABN Amro.
Meanwhile, Christopher Kuckei, who has gained experience at UniCredit in Munich, focusing on transactions of large European corporations, will be joining Tikehau Capital as an Investment Analyst. Kuckei has a unique connection with Tikehau Capital, having previously interned at the company's German Private Debt team since May 2021.
Dominik Felsmann, the Managing Director Germany at Tikehau Capital, welcomed the new hires. Felsmann stated, "We are thrilled to have Eric and Christopher join our team. Their extensive experience and expertise will significantly contribute to our growing Private Debt business in the DACH region."
Eric Ostermann, who previously worked at Dutch bank ABN Amro, will start his role as Vice President, Private Debt Investments at Tikehau Capital. Christopher Kuckei, on the other hand, will join Tikehau Capital's German Private Debt team as an Investment Analyst.
The expansion of Tikehau Capital's Private Debt business in the DACH region is part of the company's broader strategy to grow its private debt platform in Europe. Tikehau Capital is known for appointing senior professionals with strong finance, banking, or asset management backgrounds to lead regional teams, and it is likely that Ostermann and Kuckei will play key roles in this regional push.
However, specific roles and biographies for Dominik Felsmann, Eric Ostermann, and Christopher Kuckei at Tikehau Capital are not fully detailed in the available materials. For precise and up-to-date information on their roles and backgrounds, consulting Tikehau Capital’s official communications, press releases, or professional networking profiles (e.g., LinkedIn) would be necessary.
Tikehau Capital is making strategic hires to strengthen its Private Debt team, signalling its commitment to growth and success in the DACH region. The company's expansion is expected to bring new opportunities and contribute to the growth of the private debt market in the region.
The strategic hires of Eric Ostermann as Vice President, Private Debt Investments and Christopher Kuckei as Investment Analyst by Tikehau Capital are set to advance the growth of its Private Debt business in the DACH region. With their extensive experience in finance and banking, they are anticipated to play essential roles in Tikehau Capital's regional push.
