Carlos Fernandes has returned to Cribb as a partner after 12 years. He brings over 25 years of experience in executive search and has advised numerous companies, from digital market leaders to upper mid-sized businesses, on filling leadership positions, with a particular focus on e-commerce, digital marketing, business development, and technology. Carlos combines an international perspective with strong interpersonal skills and a clear strategic vision.
Thomas Jepsen is a co-founder and partner at Renovata & Company. He has more than 20 years of experience in executive search across the SaaS, marketplace and B2C online spectrum. His focus is working with the boards (founders and investors) of high-growth businesses to attract leadership talent that enables their companies to scale.
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Mannie Gill is a partner and co-founder of Renovata & Company. His practice is focused on conducting board and C-level searches for private equity portfolio companies across internet, eCommerce, SaaS and ad/mar-tech. In addition, he works with public companies on their digital transformation projects.
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Lucy Brealy is a partner at Renovata & Company. She works with clients in venture, growth equity and private equity, building world-class management teams for digital and technology businesses as they scale. Lucy works on a Pan-European basis across all functional domains, including sales and marketing, finance, operations, product, engineering and general management.
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Lisa March is an experienced private equity professional with a strong track record of supporting mid-market businesses through phases of accelerated growth and operational refinement. She brings a disciplined investment mindset alongside a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, enabling her to work effectively with leadership teams to drive meaningful and sustainable value creation across a range of industries.
With a foundation in investment analysis and strategic planning, Lisa has been closely involved in multiple transactions from origination through execution and exit. She is recognised for her analytical rigour and her ability to translate complex financial insights into practical actions, helping portfolio companies strengthen performance, improve efficiency, and sharpen their long-term strategic focus.
Over the course of her career, Lisa has supported businesses navigating market expansion, digital transformation, and structural change. Her approach centres on collaboration and clarity, ensuring that investment objectives remain aligned with management priorities while maintaining a strong emphasis on governance and accountability.
In addition to her investment work, Lisa is committed to developing talent within the private equity ecosystem. She actively supports mentoring initiatives and believes that long-term success is built through strong leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and a clear sense of shared purpose.
William Hopkins is a senior private equity manager with broad experience in leading investments across complex and evolving market environments. He is known for his methodical approach to value creation, combining financial expertise with a pragmatic understanding of operational challenges to help businesses achieve sustainable, long-term growth.
William has worked extensively with executive teams to guide companies through acquisitions, integration, and performance improvement initiatives. His experience spans multiple sectors, where he has played a central role in shaping strategic direction, strengthening management structures, and preparing businesses for successful exits.
Throughout his career, William has focused on building resilient organisations capable of adapting to change while maintaining commercial discipline. He places strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, robust governance, and clear communication between investors and management teams.
Beyond portfolio management, William is actively involved in industry forums and leadership development programmes. He believes that private equity succeeds best when it fosters strong partnerships, encourages responsible growth, and supports businesses in creating lasting value for all stakeholders.
Samantha Murphy is a seasoned private equity manager with extensive experience in guiding established businesses through periods of strategic change and sustained growth. She has built a reputation for combining rigorous financial discipline with a practical, collaborative approach to leadership, helping management teams unlock long-term value across diverse sectors. Her work focuses on strengthening operations, refining governance, and aligning investment strategy with clear commercial outcomes.
With a background in corporate finance and operational strategy, Samantha has led numerous investments from initial acquisition through to successful exit. She is known for her ability to identify opportunities within complex organisations, working closely with executives to improve performance, enhance market positioning, and support scalable growth initiatives that endure beyond the investment cycle.
Throughout her career, Samantha has played a key role in portfolio transformation, supporting businesses as they navigate expansion, restructuring, and market evolution. Her investment philosophy emphasises partnership, transparency, and measured risk-taking, ensuring that both investors and management teams remain aligned in pursuit of sustainable success.
Alongside her investment responsibilities, Samantha is actively involved in mentoring emerging leaders within the industry. She believes that strong governance, clear purpose, and thoughtful capital allocation are essential to building resilient companies capable of thriving in competitive global markets.
