Cathrin Petty

Cathrin Petty’s Biography

Cathrin Petty is a Managing Partner, Co-Head of North American Private Equity, Global Head of Healthcare and a member of the Partners Board at CVC, a global leader in private equity and credit. A healthcare investment specialist, Cathrin joined the firm in 2016 with the aim of increasing CVC’s exposure to the healthcare sector.

CVC's Managing Partners aim to generate risk-adjusted returns across multiple sectors, including healthcare. As pressure on global health systems and rapidly changing technology transforms the way people approach healthcare, Cathrin is well-positioned to make the most of these investment opportunities.

During more than 20 years in the European healthcare sector, Cathrin has worked with both governments and corporations and, since joining CVC, she has overseen numerous deals in the sector, including investments in Therakos, Theramex, FutureLife, Rayner, Sebia, Recordati, System C, Graphnet and Medivet.

Prior to CVC, Cathrin worked at J.P. Morgan as Head of Healthcare in the EMEA region. Previously she was a Partner at Apax Partners for more than a decade,... Cathrin Petty is a Managing Partner, Co-Head of North American Private Equity, Global Head of Healthcare and a member of the Partners Board at CVC, a global leader in private equity and credit. A healthcare investment specialist, Cathrin joined the firm in 2016 with the aim of increasing CVC’s exposure to the healthcare sector.

CVC's Managing Partners aim to generate risk-adjusted returns across multiple sectors, including healthcare. As pressure on global health systems and rapidly changing technology transforms the way people approach healthcare, Cathrin is well-positioned to make the most of these investment opportunities.

During more than 20 years in the European healthcare sector, Cathrin has worked with both governments and corporations and, since joining CVC, she has overseen numerous deals in the sector, including investments in Therakos, Theramex, FutureLife, Rayner, Sebia, Recordati, System C, Graphnet and Medivet.

Prior to CVC, Cathrin worked at J.P. Morgan as Head of Healthcare in the EMEA region. Previously she was a Partner at Apax Partners for more than a decade, served as a Non-Executive Director of Greater London’s Strategic Healthcare Authority, and held positions at Vitruvian Partners and Schroder Ventures/Permira.

Cathrin currently sits on the Boards of Spectrum Medical Group, System C, Recordati, Theramex and Sebia and has held several non-executive positions, including at Intercell, Qualitest and Icon plc. She is chair of CVC’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Away from work, Cathrin sits on the corporate board of Great Ormond Street Hospital, and is a member of Level20’s advisory board and the Lifesciences Advisory Council. An accomplished sportswoman, Cathrin was awarded six Cambridge Blues and represented Wales in both field hockey and tennis.

Cathrin holds a master’s degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, and a post-graduate diploma in Management Studies from Cambridge Judge Business School. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Cathrin Petty’s Background

CVC

Managing Partner

Jul 2016 - Present

New York, NY, USA

CVC is a credit and private equity firm with a global presence. It was founded in 1981 and now has 30 local offices throughout the world.

J.P. Morgan

Head of Healthcare - EMEA

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016

London, UK

Multinational investment bank J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services. It offers banking solutions to some of the world's biggest and most influential companies, institutions and governments.

Vitruvian Partners

Special Partner

Feb 2010 - Jan 2014

London, UK

Vitruvian is a global investment firm that helps the most talented and ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals. The company invests in growth capital investments and dynamic situation buyouts.

Apax Partners

Partner - Healthcare

Sep 2000 - Jan 2010

London, UK

Apax Partners is a leading private equity advisory company. It invests in business, healthcare and financial services; technology; and the consumer and retail sectors.

SV Health Investors

Research Analyst

Jun 1997 - 2000

London, UK

SV Health Investors is a healthcare fund manager that invests in a variety of stages and sectors. It aims to transform the healthcare industry by supporting diverse entrepreneurs from across the globe.

Schroders plc

Research Analyst

Oct 1995 - Jun 1997

London, UK

British global asset management firm Schroders plc was formed in 1804. It assists individuals, intermediaries and institutions from across the globe to meet their investment goals.

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Current Board Positions

CVC

Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

New York, NY, USA

Comprised of senior leaders and colleagues from across the CVC network, CVC’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee acts as a catalyst for change at CVC. CVC’s commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion extends to their portfolio companies.

FutureLife

Board Member

2022 - Present

Prague, CZ

FutureLife is a leading provider of IVF and related genetic services. Headquartered in Prague, the company has more than 34 clinics in eight countries and employs over 1,000 people.

Rayner

Board Member

Jun 2021 - Present

Worthing, UK

Rayner is the UK’s only producer of intraocular lenses. Headquartered in Worthing, West Sussex, the company’s ophthalmic solutions and intraocular lenses are designed to provide patients and surgeons with the best possible visual results.

Recordati S.p.A.

Board Member

Dec 2018 - Present

London, UK

Recordati is a global pharmaceutical company committed to the R&D, production and marketing of medication. Operating in Europe, Asia, and North and South America, Recordati is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Sebia

Board Member

Feb 2018 - Present

Lisses, FR

Sebia is a prominent provider of clinical protein electrophoresis equipment and reagents for the screening and monitoring of various diseases, primarily in the areas of oncology (multiple myeloma), diabetes, hemoglobinopathy, and other unusual pathologies.

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Previous Board Positions

Spectrum Medical Group Limited

Board Member

2022 - Dec 2023

Cheltenham, UK

Spectrum Medical was founded by Steve Turner and Mark Drain in 2005 and has grown rapidly over the last few years, developing pioneering technologies in the ICU and cardiac bypass space.

System C

Board Member

Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

Maidstone, UK

System C is a leading services and software company supplying solutions to the health and social care sectors. Founded in 1983, the British company provides systems implementation expertise, innovative IT solutions, and workable consultancy services.

Theramex

Board Member

Feb 2018 - 2022

London, UK

Theramex is a global specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to supporting women's health needs at all stages of life.

Strategic Health Authority for Greater London - NHS

Non- Executive Board Member

London, UK

The Department of Health and Social Care, and by extension the Strategic Health Authority for Greater London, assists ministers in leading the nation's health and social care systems in order to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer.

ICON

Non-Executive Board Member

Oct 2010 - Jan 2014

London, UK

Established in 1990, ICON plc is a global consulting firm that provides outsourced development and commercialisation services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and public health organisations as well as governments.

Qualitest

Non-Executive Board Member

London, UK

Qualitest is an IT services and consultancy firm that prides itself on providing excellent AI-powered engineering service to its customers.

Zeneus Pharma

Non-Executive Board Member

London, UK

Zeneus Pharma was the manufacturer of biopharmaceutical products in Europe. The company had significant clinical, regulatory, sales, and marketing operations before it was acquired by Cephalon in 2005.

Intercell AG

Board Member

Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

London, UK

Intercell AG was a Vienna-based biotechnology company that specialised in the development of modern prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines against infectious diseases. In 2012, the company merged with Vivalis to form Valneva SE.

Sciensus

Board Member

London, UK

Established in 1992, Sciensus (previously known as Healthcare at Home) gives patients the life-changing treatment they need in the comfort and convenience of their own homes. The organisation connects with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs.

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Current Advisory Roles

CUHP Lifesciences Advisory Council

Member

Jun 2022 - Present

Cambridge, UK

The Lifesciences Advisory Council was formed to support the promotion of the Cambridge ecosystem, one of the foremost life sciences clusters in the world, to both talent and investment. The council will also advise the ecosystem players on strategy and plans to remain globally competitive.

Level 20

Board Member

Feb 2021 - Present

Cleveland, OH, USA

Set up in 2015, Level 20 is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to encourage more women to not only join the private equity industry, but to succeed in it too.

Philanthropy

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Corporate Board Member

May 2021 - Present

London, UK

Great Ormond Street Hospital, located in London, is a children’s hospital and research centre. It is the largest research centre focusing on childhood illness outside of Canada and the US.

Media

CVC: Partnerships become the new norm

Feature

Jul 2021

London, UK

Cathrin, in her role as Head of European Healthcare at CVC, discusses the importance of operational partnerships between private equity firms and healthcare manufacturers.

Leading Women with Page Executive | Cathrin Petty, Partner at CVC Partners

Interview

Oct 2020

London, UK

Page Executive offers a variety of search, selection, and talent management solutions to organisations that need to hire permanent or interim executives. Cathrin speaks to Laura Duerr about her experience as a female executive.

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Features

A bubble ready to burst?

Speaker

Nov 2021

London, UK

Cathrin and her fellow speakers at the FT Live Global Dealmaking Summit discuss the current 'bubble' within the private equity market and the positives and negatives thereof.

Meet the women leading CVC's healthcare drive

Feature

Oct 2017

London, UK

Cathrin is featured by Private Equity International as one of the driving forces behind CVC's healthcare investment push.

Awards & Recognition

FN100 Women in Finance 2021

Featured

2021

Cathrin was included in Financial News' list of the 100 most influential women in European Finance 2021.

Private Equity’s Most Influential Women 2018

Featured

Sep 2018

The publication of the '100 Most Influential Women in European Finance' marks a watershed moment in the advancement of women into top positions in the otherwise male-dominated financial services industry.