Ana-Maria Joins LDC's South East Team
Investor - People | May 23, 2025 | LDC
LDC, a private equity firm, has strengthened its South East team by adding a new investor, Ana-Maria. Aylesh Patel, Partner and Head of South at LDC, commended Ana-Maria's significant impact since joining the firm in 2022. Her relocation to Reading is seen as a pivotal development for the team, which consists of eight members. Ana-Maria previously worked at Lloyds Bank's leveraged finance team, specializing in mid-market private equity-backed transactions. Over the past decade, LDC's South team has invested in 23 businesses, achieving a combined enterprise value of £1.6 billion. Additionally, the team actively supports local charities, including Berkshire-based Camp Mohawk.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Corporate Finance
Geography
- United Kingdom – The location of LDC's operations and its focus on the South East region, including Reading where Ana-Maria is relocating.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article discusses LDC, a private equity firm, and its team expansion efforts.
- Corporate Finance – Ana-Maria's background in Lloyds Bank's leveraged finance team highlights expertise in this sector.
Financials
- £1.6 billion – Combined enterprise value of the 23 businesses LDC South has invested in over the last 10 years.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDC | Private Equity Firm | Company | A private equity firm expanding its South East team. |
| Ana-Maria | New Investor | Person | Recently joined LDC's South East team, previously part of Lloyds Bank's leveraged finance team. |
| Lloyds Bank | Former Employer | Company | Ana-Maria's previous employer, where she specialized in leveraged finance. |
| Camp Mohawk | Supported Charity | Charity | A charity supported by LDC South, focused on aiding young people with special needs. |