EY-Parthenon appoints three new Partners to Private Equity practice

• Clare Harris joins EY-Parthenon to launch a new private equity procurement capability
• Chris Robinson joins from Apax and will be focused on advising private equity clients on complex transactions, transformation and growth
• Patricia Martin del Castillo joins the Financial Diligence practice focused on healthcare and pharma sectors

EY-Parthenon has announced the appointment of three new Partners to its Private Equity practice in the UK. 

The appointments of Clare Harris, Chris Robinson and Patricia Martin del Castillo will further strengthen the firm’s commitment to supporting private equity clients in an evolving market.

Clare Harris will be launching a new capability focused on growing EY-Parthenon’s procurement offering for private equity clients. Previously the global Chief Operating Officer at Proxima, part of Bain & Company, Clare brings extensive expertise to the role and will lead the development of procurement capabilities designed to help private equity portfolio companies unlock greater value through procurement cost reduction.

Chris Robinson joins from leading private equity house, Apax and brings 15 years of industry experience as an investor. Chris has a proven track record in originating and executing complex transactions, as well as supporting portfolio companies through periods of transformation and growth. He joins the EY-Parthenon Financial Diligence practice and will be focused on supporting private equity clients across sectors. 

Patricia Martin del Castillo joins the EY-Parthenon Financial Diligence practice, bringing 13 years of international transaction experience advising large pharma and private equity firms. She has worked in Madrid, New York and London, and her recent experience includes advising on both buy-side and sell-side transactions across pharma and biopharma, plasma and radiopharmaceuticals, pharma services, medtech, and public-to-private deals.

Silvia Rindone, EY-Parthenon Managing Partner, commented: “Clare, Chris and Patricia each bring exceptional leadership, deep expertise, and a proven track record of delivering meaningful impact for our clients. Their appointments underscore our continued investment in the growth of EY-Parthenon and our commitment to supporting private equity clients in driving long-term value creation and portfolio transformation.”

Paddy Moser, EY UK&I Private Equity Leader, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Clare, Chris and Patricia to EY-Parthenon. Their strategic insight and strong client relationships will further strengthen our ability to deliver long-term value for our clients. As the private equity landscape continues to evolve, investing in exceptional talent remains at the heart of our growth strategy.”

Clare Harris commented: “I am thrilled to embark on this journey with an exceptional team and look forward to driving innovative procurement strategies that create sustainable, long-term value for our clients.”

Chris Robinson commented: “Having worked with EY-Parthenon as a client for many years, I’m consistently impressed by their expertise, culture, and capabilities. I’m excited to join the firm as it continues to grow its private equity advisory business.”

Patricia Martin del Castillo, commented: “EY-Parthenon has a reputation for excellence and deep sector expertise which provides an outstanding platform to deliver real value to our clients. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the practice and supporting our clients through increasingly complex and cross-border transactions.”