Guy Hands | |
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 Hands in 2019 | |
| Born | 27 August 1959 London, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | The Judd School |
| Alma mater | Mansfield College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Private equity investor |
| Employer(s) | Terra Firma (2002-2023) Nomura Securities (1994-2002) Goldman Sachs (1982-1994) |
| Known for | Founder of Terra Firma Capital Partners, Founder of Nomura Principal Finance Group |
Guy Hands (born 27 August 1959)[1] is an English financier and investor. He is most notable as the founder and former[2] chairman of Terra Firma Capital Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in Europe. Hands also served as chairman of the UK music company EMI.
Hands is well known for his frequently outspoken comments about the private equity industry.[3][4] In April 2009 he moved from the UK to Guernsey where Terra Firma is based.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
GuardDyswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Private equity veteran Guy Hands to step down at Terra Firma". www.ft.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Hands, Guy (13 November 2011). "Guy Hands: 'the days of speculation and quick returns must end'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ Private equity is being forced to face new reality. City A.M. 9 December 2011