Guy Hands

Guy Hands
Hands in 2019
Born (1959-08-27) 27 August 1959 (age 65)
London, UK
EducationThe Judd School
Alma materMansfield College, Oxford
OccupationPrivate equity investor
Employer(s)Terra Firma (2002-2023)
Nomura Securities (1994-2002)
Goldman Sachs (1982-1994)
Known forFounder 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.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference GuardDys was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Private equity veteran Guy Hands to step down at Terra Firma". www.ft.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. ^ Hands, Guy (13 November 2011). "Guy Hands: 'the days of speculation and quick returns must end'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  4. ^ Private equity is being forced to face new reality. City A.M. 9 December 2011