Peter Rutland

Peter Rutland’s Biography

Peter Rutland is President and a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading global private markets manager. He joined the firm in 2007 and leads CVC’s private equity activities in the financial services sector.

Peter has extensive experience investing in financial services and related industries and has led or supported a number of significant investments, including Hargreaves Lansdown, TMF Group, Domestic & General, April Group and Pension Insurance Corporation.

Before joining CVC in 2007, he worked at private equity firm Advent International and began his career in Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division.

Peter holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School and an MA in Economics and Management from the University of Cambridge. He was named on the World Economic Forum’s list of “Young Global Leaders Class of 2016”, honouring civic-minded, tech-savvy innovators around the world. Peter Rutland is President and a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading global private markets manager. He joined the firm in 2007 and leads CVC’s private equity activities in the financial services sector.

Peter has extensive experience investing in financial services and related industries and has led or supported a number of significant investments, including Hargreaves Lansdown, TMF Group, Domestic & General, April Group and Pension Insurance Corporation.

Before joining CVC in 2007, he worked at private equity firm Advent International and began his career in Goldman Sachs’ Investment Banking Division.

Peter holds an MBA from INSEAD Business School and an MA in Economics and Management from the University of Cambridge. He was named on the World Economic Forum’s list of “Young Global Leaders Class of 2016”, honouring civic-minded, tech-savvy innovators around the world.

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Financial Times

CVC creates president role as private equity firm prepares for succession

Peter Rutland’s Background

CVC

President, Managing Partner & Head of Financial Services

2007 - Present

London, UK

CVC Capital Partners is a global leader in private equity and credit with €200bn of AUM and an international presence spread across 30 local offices.

Advent International

Principal

2002 - 2007

Boston, MA, USA

Advent International is a private equity firm operating in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia. The firm focusses on international buyouts, expansion, and strategic restructuring.

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Current Board Positions

Hargreaves Lansdown

Board Member

2025 - Present

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK’s number one platform for private investors. They have been operating for over 40 years and have over 2 million clients.

TMF Group

Board Member

2018 - Present

London, UK

Established in 1988, TMF Group provides services such as administration, accountancy, private equity, and real estate investments to firms of all sizes. CVC agreed to acquire TMF Group in 2017.

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Previous Board Positions

Domestic & General

Board Member

2013 - 2023

Domestic & General is one of the UK's most trusted providers of aftercare for millions of domestic appliances. The company offers protection, maintenance and support for a wide range of domestic products and consumer electronics, including televisions, washing machines and boilers.

RiverStone International

Board Member

2021 - 2023

London, UK

RiverStone International is one of the world's largest non-life run-off insurance book consolidators, with a strong presence in the UK and Lloyd's markets and more than 20 years of experience assisting insurers in releasing capital, streamlining operations, and reducing volatility. In 2021 CVC acquired RiverStone Europe Group, now known as RiverStone International.

Ethniki Insurance

Board Member

2021 - 2024

Athens, GR

Since its establishment in 1891, Ethniki Insurance has dominated the insurance market in Greece. Following the National Bank of Greece's sale of Ethiniki Insurance to CVC in 2022, CVC became the majority stakeholder of the insurance company

APRIL Group

Board Member

2019 - 2023

London, UK

APRIL has a network of 15,000 partner brokers and is the leading wholesale broker in France. In 2018, CVC completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the April Group from Evolem, the French industrial holding company.

New Day

Board Member

London, UK

New Day is a UK-based financial services company specialising in credit. Its in-house, highly scalable digital platform and patented credit decisioning capacity set it apart from competitors.

Skrill

Board Member

2017 - 2025

London, UK

Founded in 2001, Skrill is a digital wallet that provides a variety of online payment and money transfer services. Skrill is one of Europe’s largest online payment systems and has grown to operate in over 120 countries. CVC agreed to the acquisition of a controlling stake in Skrill in 2013.

Brit Insurance

Non-Executive Director

2010 - 2016

London, UK

Brit Insurance is one of the UK's leading general insurance and reinsurance insurers. It was acquired by Fairfax Financial in 2015.

Avolon

Non-Executive Director

2010 - 2016

London, UK

Avolon is a leading airplane leasing company. Airlines and aircraft investors around the world use the company's airplane leasing and lease management services.

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Publications

Investor Leadership: Retooling for a resilient future

Contributor

Sep 2020

London, UK

Peter presented a case study to the World Economic Forum as part of a series of meetings held to enable the international investor community to engage and share their experiences on initiatives that promoted economic, financial and social recovery during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Awards & Recognition

2016 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

Award Recipient

Mar 2016

London, UK

Young Global Leaders are highly accomplished individuals who have made a mark in their field of expertise.

Speaking Engagements

How Will M&A Reshape The European and London Market Insurance Landscape?

Speaker

Mar 2022

London, UK

Peter was a guest speaker at Insider Engage’s webinar on mergers and acquisitions. In partnership with FTI Consulting, the webinar explored why and how the London and European insurance markets are being significantly impacted by mergers and acquisitions.