August Equity Elevates Hurst and Benstead in Leadership Team
Investor - People | Apr 08, 2025 | August Equity
August Equity has announced the promotion of William Hurst to Head of Finance and Matthew Benstead to Manager, in recognition of their significant contributions and strong performance within the private equity firm. William Hurst, who joined the company in 2018, is now a crucial part of the finance team, overseeing operational management of the Funds and Manager while supporting the investment team and portfolio. Conversely, Matthew Benstead, who came on board in 2022 as an Origination Executive, will maintain his focus on identifying new investment opportunities. The firm's commitment to promoting internal talent remains a priority, evidencing its dedication to fostering growth and development. Additionally, August Equity has welcomed Sophie Zgraja to the team as an Origination Executive.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Finance
Geography
- United Kingdom – August Equity is a UK-based private equity firm, and this reflects its primary geographical area of operations.
Industry
- Private Equity – August Equity operates within the private equity space, focusing on investments and portfolio management.
- Finance – The promotions involve roles in finance and investment, indicating an internal restructuring to optimize financial operations and investment strategies.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Equity | Private Equity Firm | Company | A private equity firm involved in investments and portfolio management. |
| William Hurst | Head of Finance | Person | Promoted to Head of Finance at August Equity. |
| Matthew Benstead | Manager | Person | Promoted to Manager at August Equity with a focus on origination and investments. |
| Sophie Zgraja | Origination Executive | Person | Newly joined member of August Equity's Origination team. |