Rob Lucas is a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading global alternative investment manager focused on private equity, secondaries and credit. He is the lead Managing Partner of CVC's Investment Committee for Europe/Americas and Strategic Opportunities.
Majority owned by its employees, CVC’s excellence is driven by expert teams with deep knowledge of the specialised corporate settings in which they operate. Major investments have included Formula 1, Quironsalud, BJ Wholesale Club, and Breitling, as well as Zabka and EcoVadis.
Rob jointly leads CVC’s Private Equity strategy in Europe and Americas. During his CVC career, he has been key to deals such as Ontic, Ethniki, Neptune, Skybet, and a strategic partnership with the Six Nations tournaments.
Rob led CVC’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the firm, employees and portfolio companies committing over €100 million to projects tackling consequences of the pandemic, funding more than 200 community initiatives.
Before joining CVC, Rob worked at 3i – an international private equity and venture capital firm...Rob Lucas is a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading global alternative investment manager focused on private equity, secondaries and credit. He is the lead Managing Partner of CVC's Investment Committee for Europe/Americas and Strategic Opportunities.
Majority owned by its employees, CVC’s excellence is driven by expert teams with deep knowledge of the specialised corporate settings in which they operate. Major investments have included Formula 1, Quironsalud, BJ Wholesale Club, and Breitling, as well as Zabka and EcoVadis.
Rob jointly leads CVC’s Private Equity strategy in Europe and Americas. During his CVC career, he has been key to deals such as Ontic, Ethniki, Neptune, Skybet, and a strategic partnership with the Six Nations tournaments.
Rob led CVC’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the firm, employees and portfolio companies committing over €100 million to projects tackling consequences of the pandemic, funding more than 200 community initiatives.
Before joining CVC, Rob worked at 3i – an international private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in London. 3i is a major global investor specialising in middle-market private equity and infrastructure.
A trained engineer and experienced mountaineer, Rob has summited significant peaks around the globe, including Mount Everest and K2.moreless
This follows CVC's acquisition of a 28% stake in the Pro14 rugby tournament. CVC is also invested in the Six Nations and Premiership Rugby; Rob Lucas sits on the boards of all three tournaments.
CVC Capital Partners is a global leader in private equity and credit with €133 billion in assets, €192 billion in committed financing, and an international presence spread across 25 local offices. Rob was appointed a Managing Partner in 2005.
QA Ltd is a leading technology and digital skills company, assisting many recognised organisations in developing their technology and digital skills through training courses and work-based learning programmes.
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for the venture capital and private equity industry in the United Kingdom. Rob was the Chairman of the BVCA from 2015 to 2016 and sat on the BVCA Council from 2014 to 2017.
Established in 1998, Merlin Entertainments is the world's largest provider of location-based family entertainment. It creates unforgettable and engaging brand experiences for its guests.
Founded in 1974, IG Group is a provider of digital trading services. The company offers investment and trade potentials to individuals all over the globe. It has offices in 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Kwik Fit provides UK-based customers with automobile insurance and auto repair services, including windscreens, exhausts, tyres, batteries, brakes, and suspension.
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Awards & Recognition
Europe’s 50 Most Influential in Private Equity 2019-2022
Honoree
Rob Lucas, Managing Partner at CVC, was listed in Private Equity News and Financial News' annual list of the 50 Most Influential People in European Private Equity for four consecutive years: 2019-2022.
Rob was a guest speaker at a dinner hosted by Financial News to celebrate the 2019 Private Equity Rising Stars.
SuperInvestor 2015 Conference
Guest Speaker
Nov 2015
Amsterdam, NL
At the annual SuperInvestor Conference in 2015, Rob spoke about the importance of private equity firms shielding clients from making tough decisions as well as how crucial it is for businesses to employ the right people.
