Gatemore Capital Management has announced the appointment of Casey Herren as its new Director of Business Development. Herren will take the lead on partner relations and capital formation for the firm, which specialises in equities strategies focused on turnarounds, recoveries, and growth opportunities across public markets in both the UK and the US.
In addition to his responsibilities at Gatemore, Herren will also oversee fundraising and marketing for GVP Climate, an affiliate of Gatemore led by Brett Olsher. GVP Climate is focused on early-stage clean technology investments, aligning with growing global demand for sustainable investment strategies.
Herren brings more than two decades of experience in financial services, with a particular focus on advising institutional investors on their alternative investment allocations, such as private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. He has held senior roles at prominent firms, including Lazard and Atlantic Investment Management in New York, as well as Caymus Capital Partners, Highland Capital, Behringer Harvard, Vaughan Nelson, and Sourcerock Group in Texas. His experience in managing investor relations and capital raising across various investment strategies is expected to enhance Gatemore’s growth efforts.
Liad Meidar, Managing Partner at Gatemore, expressed enthusiasm for Herren’s appointment. “We are thrilled to welcome Casey to the team. His extensive industry experience, coupled with his proven track record of building strong relationships, will be invaluable as we continue to expand. Casey’s network and expertise will reinforce the foundation of Gatemore’s activist investment strategy.”
Meidar also noted that Herren’s experience will be crucial in Gatemore’s efforts to scale its capital formation initiatives, as the firm seeks to deepen its reach within public markets and explore new opportunities for growth.
Commenting on his new role, Herren said, “I have long admired Gatemore’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering value through its active investment approach. I am excited to join a forward-thinking team and look forward to helping articulate Gatemore’s unique value proposition to investors.”
With Herren on board, Gatemore Capital aims to strengthen its equity strategies and increase its presence in both the UK and US markets, while also advancing its clean technology investment efforts through GVP Climate. Learn more about Gatemore here.