TSG Consumer Partners has appointed Managing Director Beth Pickens as head of its London office. She will lead new investment opportunities, structure transactions and manage European partner companies.
Pickens joined the specialist private equity firm focused on the consumer sector in 2019 when the London office opened. She worked alongside Managing Director Colin Welch to drive the firm’s international expansion and collaboration.
“TSG remains committed to helping exceptional brands expand their reach,” said Pickens. “I am thrilled to lead our work in London as we continue to find category creators and innovators that excite consumers around the world.”
Since founding the London office, TSG has sold its investment in German direct-to-consumer brand Canyon Bicycles to Groupe Bruxelles Lambert and exited specialist online retailer Bergfreunde to Decathlon, the French global sporting goods giant.
“Beth has been instrumental in enhancing TSG’s connectivity outside the U.S., strengthening our team and growing our partner company portfolio,” said Welch, managing director and head of New York, TSG Consumer Partners. “We’re excited to officially hand over the leadership of our London office to Beth.”
Founded in 1986, the private equity firm has approximately $14 billion in assets under management. TSG has investment offices in San Francisco, New York and London. Past and present investments in the active lifestyle space include Backcountry, Corepower Yoga, Nuun, Revolve, Canyon Bicycles, and Planet Fitness.
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