Guy Hands | |
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 Hands in 2019 | |
| Born | 27 August 1959 London, UK |
| 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 chairman of Terra Firma Capital Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in Europe.[2] Hands also was chairman of the UK music company EMI.[citation needed]
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