Appian Capital Advisory LLP (“Appian” or the “Company”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, today announces the appointment of Graeme Dell as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Highlights
- The appointment of Graeme Dell strengthens Appian’s leadership team and demonstrates the firm’s commitment to driving operational excellence
- Graeme will be Appian’s COO, leading non-investment activities across global operations
- He brings considerable experience, having held similar executive roles in private capital
Based in London, Graeme will oversee global non-investment activities, including finance, legal, compliance, investor relations, technology, human talent, and office management. With over 20 years of experience in investment management, Graeme is well-positioned to support Appian’s best-in-class global operational management.
Graeme joins Appian from Pemberton Capital Advisors, a European private debt manager, where he was COO. Prior to this role, he was COO of BC Partners, an alternative investment manager working in private equity, private debt and real estate. Graeme is a qualified chartered accountant and was previously a finance director at Evolution Group Plc and Ashmore Group Plc. He also held roles in finance and operations at Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Graeme holds an MA in Engineering, Economics and Management from the University of Oxford and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.
Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, commented: “Graeme’s appointment further strengthens Appian’s management team and demonstrates our ability to attract the highest-quality leaders in private equity. With his extensive experience and proven track record in investment management, he will be an excellent asset to the business. I look forward to working closely with Graeme to deliver operational excellence across Appian’s global activities.”
Graeme Dell, COO of Appian, said: “I am delighted to be joining Appian. The company is a clear market leader in the metals and mining sector, with a long-term investment strategy combined with deep in-house technical expertise to accelerate the development and optimization of portfolio companies. I look forward to adding value to this model and supporting the exciting growth trajectory of the business.”
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About Appian Capital Advisory LLP
Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies.
Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining industry, with global experience across South America, North America, Australia and Africa and a successful track record of supporting companies to achieve their development targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing 5,000 employees.
Appian has a global team of 85 experienced professionals with presences in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Montreal, Dubai, Johannesburg and Perth.
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