Kevin Ssemwogerere, previously a renewable energy-focused CVC lead, is appointed SVP of investment banking ventures at the South African bank.
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Eso to oversee Medtronic’s CVC operations
Chris Eso, formerly VP of M&A and portfolio manager at Medtronic, will lead the medical device group’s corporate venture capital initiatives.
Gimenez departs from BP Ventures
Nacho Gimenez has accepted a new investor role at an undisclosed energy company.
Parikh promoted at Wells Fargo Strategic Capital
Mansi Parikh has been promoted to director and principal of technology investments.
Oosterbeek moves to BNP Paribas unit Opera Tech Ventures
Marinus Oosterbeek was an associate director at ABN AMRO Ventures
Ex-Google investor Conrad joins VC firm S32
Andy Conrad founded Verily Life Sciences, formerly known as Google Life Sciences.
Nationwide Ventures’ Balicki gets promotion
Josh Balicki, formerly a senior associate at Nationwide Ventures, has taken a new role as a principal at the US insurer’s CVC unit.
Nishi to lead startup investments for Inpex
Masatoshi Nishi, who has been with the Japanese oil and gas producer for more than a decade, will oversee CVC activities for the firm.
Al-Rashid joins Evonik Venture Capital
Jennifer Al-Rashid has joined Evonik Industries corporate venture arm Evonik Venture Capital as the newest investment manager.
Lerbourg leaves Saint-Gobain’s Nova
Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg, the Europe lead for Saint Gobain’s CVC unit, is moving to an investment director position at venture firm Supernova Invest.
Jett departs from SoftBank Vision Fund
After eight years as SoftBank, Vision Fund managing partner Lydia Jett has announced she is leaving the firm.
18 women to watch in CVC in the Middle East
A number of corporations have launched CVCs in the Middle East. Here are the women putting the region’s venturing on the map.
Allison seeks commercial and military vehicle innovations through CVC
The transition to electric mobility means fewer vehicles need transmissions, so Allison is looking for new business ideas from startups.
Philippakis promoted at GV
Anthony Philippakis has been promoted to general partner at GV where he will focus on investments in life science and healthcare startups.