Circularity Capital appoints Deanna Zhang as Investment Director

Circularity Capital, the specialist private equity firm supporting growth stage European SMEs in the circular economy, has announced the appointment of Deanna Zhang as Investment Director.

Previously Vice President at L-GAM, the private equity fund founded by former directors at Bain Capital and Investcorp in partnership with the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, Zhang brings experience in European mid-market buyout and growth investments across the consumer, healthcare, industrial and business services sectors. Prior to L-GAM, Zhang held roles at 3i Group, Warburg Pincus and the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation. She also served as an Investment Manager for LGT Impact and a management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group.  Educated at Stanford University, Zhang also holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and an MPA in International Development from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Commenting on her appointment, Zhang said: “I’m delighted to join the Circularity Capital team at such a dynamic period for the circular economy in Europe, at a time when businesses are driving remarkable innovations in product design, service models, and technology solutions to accelerate this transition. I’m looking forward to playing a pivotal role in the firm as we continue to expand our investments in this sector.”

Jamie Butterworth, Founding Partner of Circularity Capital, added: “Deanna’s considerable international experience in sectors such as technology, industrial and consumer goods will bring an impressive knowledge base to our rapidly-expanding team. With her expertise in the circular economy and a proven track record in helping companies to fully realise their circular credentials, her appointment is further evidence of our continued growth.”

Zhang’s appointment follows a successful 12-month period for Circularity Capital. Alongside announcing the successful exit of SaaS platform ZigZag to Global Blue Group, the growth equity firm has added a number of innovative growth-stage companies to its impressive portfolio.