DW Healthcare Partners Announces Promotions and New Hires

TORONTO and PARK CITY, Utah, April 11, 2013 /CNW/ - DW Healthcare Partners (DWHP), a healthcare-focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce two promotions and five new hires. The firm has over $500 million of assets under management and an experienced team that now includes 11 investment/operating professionals and three deal-origination professionals. Recent promotions and new hires include:

• Eric Keen, promoted from Vice President to Principal, Toronto Office
• Sameer Mathur, promoted from Associate to Vice President, Toronto Office
• Phillip Smith, hired as Vice President, Park City Office
• Karen Jones, hired as Director, Investment Sourcing, Toronto Office
• Eric Moore, hired as Associate, Toronto Office
• Alex Aptekman, hired as Associate, Toronto Office
• Philip Edmunds, hired as Associate, Park City office

Andrew Carragher, co-founder and Managing Director noted, "We are fortunate, with the launch of our third healthcare fund, to have the opportunity to recognize individual success stories and achievements within our firm. We have also been able to hire talented new professionals with valuable and relevant experience in both the private equity and healthcare industries."

Eric Keen, has been promoted from Vice President to Principal at DWHP. Mr. Keen's experience in private equity investments spans more than ten years. Prior to joining DWHP, Mr. Keen worked for The Riverside Company, most recently as a Vice President. During his tenure at Riverside, Eric completed 10 transactions and served on the board of directors of SmartComp LLC, GTI Diagnostics, Inc., Ultravolt, Inc. and Polar Windows of Canada Ltd. Prior to Riverside, Eric worked at Norwest Equity Partners, Marakon Associates and Credit Suisse First Boston.

Sameer Mathur, who joined DWHP in 2009, has been promoted from Associate to Vice President. Prior to joining DWHP, Mr. Mathur worked as an Associate at private equity fund Francisco Partners where he focused on middle market transactions with technology and technology-enabled companies. Mr. Mathur also worked and as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company where he was involved with private equity diligence, growth strategy, and cost procurement projects across multiple industries.

Phillip Smith has joined the firm as Vice President. Mr. Smith brings five years of healthcare investing, transaction and financing experience to his role. Phillip spent the prior three years working for RoundTable Healthcare Partners, most recently as a Senior Associate. While at RoundTable, his experience included eight investments in medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Prior to RoundTable, Mr. Smith worked as an analyst for Banc of America Securities.

Karen Jones has joined DWHP's Deal Origination Team as Director, Investment Sourcing. Mrs. Jones's 25 years of work experience includes acquisitions, investment management, and healthcare technology consulting. She previously worked with Biosense Webster, Johnson & Johnson Medical Products as Clinical Specialist and Territory Manager, Healthwise Diagnostics as Physician Liaison, Enterprise Property Group/Enterprise Investment Management as Vice President Acquisitions, and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board as Portfolio Manager.

Eric Moore was hired as an Associate at DWHP. Prior to working at DWHP, Mr. Moore worked with Nomura Financial Institutions Group, Silver Lake Credit and Caymus Capital Partners.

Alex Aptekman recently joined DWHP as an Associate. Prior to joining DWHP, Mr. Aptekman worked with Union Square Advisors, the Global Investment Banking Group at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan in Hong Kong.

Philip Edmunds has joined the DWHP team as an Associate. Mr. Edmunds previously worked with Riveria Investment Group, and Deloitte Consulting.

About DW Healthcare Partners
DW Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively in the healthcare industry. The firm manages over $500 million in committed capital across three funds and invests in profitable healthcare companies with proven management teams. DW Healthcare Partners is led by seasoned healthcare executives with more than 110 years of combined industry experience. The firm provides the capital, strategic guidance, and acquisition expertise to help mid-stage companies realize their potential for growth. For more information, please visit: www.dwhp.com.

DWHP is currently seeking investment opportunities for its third fund, targeting privately-owned healthcare businesses earning $4 million EBITDA or more.

Contact: Andrew Carragher, DW Healthcare Partners, [email protected], 416 583 2421

SOURCE: DW Healthcare Partners

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