Private equity firm Avista Capital Partners has recruited Phil Seskin, who was previously senior vice president of corporate development at broadband and telecommunications company Verizon Communications.
He previously led Verizon Strategic Investments, the company’s corporate venturing unit.
Seskin said;“I am delighted to be joining Avista. This new role will allow me to apply my experience at Verizon in a vibrant new context. I look forward to working with the firm’s investment professionals and management teams to identify and execute attractive new deals, while optimizing operations within our existing portfolio.”