Pacific Equity Partners

Pacific Equity Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1998, the firm specializes in buyouts, late-stage expansion capital, and middle-market investments, primarily focusing on industries such as industrial services, energy, consumer products, entertainment, big data, and financial services. The firm prefers to invest in established companies with a minimum enterprise value of approximately $100 million and typically seeks equity stakes along with board representation in its portfolio companies. Pacific Equity Partners manages over $6 billion in equity funds and has made over 23 investments and 70 bolt-on acquisitions. It aims for investment exits within three to six years but retains the flexibility to hold investments longer if necessary. Notably, the firm does not invest in startups or unprofitable businesses, nor in industries related to gambling or tobacco.

Cameron Blanks

Managing Director

David Brown

Managing Director

Andrew Charlier

Managing Director

Anthony J. Duthie

MD

Tony Duthie

Managing Director

David Emmanuel

Director

Paul Foster

Managing Director

Carolyn Fox

Director of Investor Relations

Rickard Gardell

Co-Founder, Founding Partner - PEP Gateway, Managing Director - Private Equity, Secure Assets, Capital Solutions, and Operating Committee Member

Jake Haines

Managing Director

Evan Hattersley

Managing Director

Geoff Hutchinson

Managing Director

Sam Kong

Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer - Finance

Paul J. McCullagh

Co-Founder & Senior Advisor

Scott McKnight

Director

Candace Milner

Investor Relations

Simon Pillar

Managing Director

Matt Robinson

Managing Director

Timothy J. Sims

Managing Director

Shannon Wolfers

Managing Director

Rohan Wolfers

Managing Director

Past deals in New Zealand

LifeHealthcare

Acquisition in 2018
LifeHealthcare Group Limited distributes medical devices to healthcare professionals in Australia and New Zealand. The company offers implantable and non-implantable devices, and capital equipment in the therapeutic areas of spine, ultrasound, neurosurgery, cardiology, endovascular, respiratory, laparoscopy, neurophysiology, surgical instruments and consumables, operating room capital, and orthopedics. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in North Ryde, Australia.

ACG Education

Acquisition in 2015
Exceptional people. An exceptional learning community At ACG Education, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. This has driven us to create an innovative, student-centered learning community that provides outstanding educational opportunities for people of all ages in New Zealand and internationally. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated across the education spectrum. We offer international curricula and qualifications in private schools for years 1-13, and specialist language courses and University Entrance qualifications for international students wishing to study at an English language university. Our vocational colleges are leaders in their respective fields, offering relevant career-focused skills and qualifications. Today over 17,000 students and 1,300 staff come together in a growing number of preschools, schools and vocational colleges at 50 campuses across New Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to delivering a holistic education and a nurturing learning environment for students of every age and level. Our goal is to help every one of our students unleash their potential so they can build bright futures.

Manuka Health

Acquisition in 2015
Manuka Health is proud to present our 100% pure New Zealand highest quality natural care products. Supported by the rigors of scientific research, we are confident that Manuka Health natural health products will enhance our customers' health and well-being. We have a great team of people gathering the raw ingredients from the trees, preparing the products, and then delivering them to the four corners of the globe.