C.P. Eaton Partnes announces David Love to lead firm efforts in Asia, Franklyn Chang to lead efforts in Europe and promotion of equity members Rowayton, Conn. (July 22, 2009) – C.P. Eaton Partners, LLC, a leading global independent placement agent, is pleased to announce the naming of David Love, Equity Member and Managing Director, to Head of the Asia Pacific region and Franklyn Chang, Equity Member and Managing Director, to Head the European region. The firm is also promoting three additional professionals to Equity Member and Director. David Love will lead the firm’s efforts in the Asia Pacific region including fund selection, project management, and fund distribution. He will oversee the current team of professionals working in C.P. Eaton’s Shanghai office including Jingjing Bai, newly promoted to Senior Vice President, and Kah-Yi Chung, Vice President, who has expanded her responsibilities for distribution to Singapore, Korea and Taiwan. Dave has been an Equity Member and Managing Director at C.P. Eaton for more than a decade and has been involved in the full spectrum of the investment management business for 41 years. Among his positions in the industry prior to joining C.P. Eaton, Dave was an investment analyst and Senior Vice President with H.C. Wainwright & Co., where he earned a national reputation and was twice named to a first team position on Institutional Investor's All American Research Team. "I am excited to take on this expanded leadership role at C.P. Eaton Partners and help the firm build on a highly successful track record as one of the most distinguished and accomplished placement agents in the Asia Pacific region,” said Mr. Love. C.P. Eaton has been a leader in sourcing and raising capital for top quality Asian managers following several recent successful fund offerings. Franklyn Chang will lead C.P. Eaton’s London office, managing a team of five professionals. “The London office is an integral part of C.P. Eaton's global strategy and well positions the firm to capture growth in both the sourcing of talented investment managers and fund distribution across Europe.  I am enthusiastic about my new responsibility and look forward to building on our accomplishment and market leadership." Franklyn has been an Equity Member and Managing Director at C.P. Eaton for over 2 years and brings over 13 years of institutional sales and origination experience to C.P. Eaton.  Prior to joining Eaton, Frank was a Managing Director at Farrell Marsh, focusing on origination and distribution of private equity, real estate and hedge fund partnerships and was a Vice President in the Debt Structuring and Loan Syndications group at Bank of America. “We are very pleased to welcome Dave and Frank to lead our Asia Pacific and European operations respectively. Their strategic oversight will further enhance the team’s efforts in two highly important regions for our firm and our clients,” said Charles Eaton, Founder. “The firm will greatly benefit from their combined and extensive experience on both fund origination and distribution and further enhance our singular goal to pursue the highest quality investment opportunities available across the globe.” In addition, the firm today announces the promotion of three senior professionals to Equity Members and Director: Dawn Rinaldi currently Chief Operating and Financial Officer of C.P. Eaton Partners, has more than 21 years experience in financial services. Prior to joining C.P. Eaton Partners, she was the Chief Financial Officer at the once $5.8 billion Platinum Grove Asset Management, where she was responsible for institutionalizing its platform and procedures with respect to accounting, valuation and operational matters as well as co-managing credit relationships and related liquidity. Previously, she was part of the initial management team of Five Mile Capital Partners where she served as Managing Director, Controller and Chief Compliance Officer and led the creation of operating, finance, valuation, investor reporting and compliance protocols for what became a $1.3 billion multi-fund advisor during her tenure. Peter Martenson has 18 years of diversified management and investment experience which includes 10 years of direct private equity funds investment experience. He was previously a Managing Director with Macquarie Funds Management, where he led a team of investment professionals structuring, fundraising and investing fund-of-funds and separate accounts into global private equity opportunities. He received a B.S. in Oceanography from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, an M.B.A. from Yale University in New Haven, CT, and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI. Jeffrey Eaton has 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining C.P. Eaton Partners, he was a Director at Constellation Energy Commodities Group in their natural gas structuring and trading division where he led principal transactions. Previously, Jeff worked for Montrose International Corporation, an import and distribution company located in Shanghai, China. He began his career as an Institutional Equity Trader with Charles Schwab Capital Markets. Jeff holds a B.A. in both Economics and History from Duke University and an M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. “We are delighted to accept these three distinguished individuals as Equity Members following their tremendous individual contributions to the firm,” Mr. Eaton said. “We look forward to their expanded leadership roles as we continue to source and present the highest quality investment opportunities to the institutional market.” About C.P. Eaton Founded in 1983, C.P. Eaton Partners, LLC, is one of the most experienced global placement agents, with more than $31 billion in total capital raised across 54 funds. C.P. Eaton is currently in the market with 11 funds across various asset classes including core capital assets, agricultural real estate, distressed corporate debt, renewable energy, middle market mezzanine debt, Western European real estate, Chinese real estate, a structured equity hedge fund, an activist hedge fund, a global macro hedge fund, and a leading hedge fund-of-funds. From offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the firm raises institutional capital for investment managers across the full range of alternative strategies. Partnering with a select number of the highest-quality fund managers, C.P. Eaton has worked with some of the most innovative funds of the last two decades. With extensive institutional relationships, deep sector knowledge, fresh insights and a partner-driven approach, C.P. Eaton is dedicated to every client’s success. C.P. Eaton is a member of FINRA www.FINRA.org. C.P. Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. To learn more, please visit www.cpeaton.com. For more information, contact: Daniel J. Vene Mary Beth Kissane Jon Schubin C.P. Eaton Partners, LLC. Walek & Associates Walek & Associates (203) 831-2970 (212) 590-0536 (212) 590-0529 press@cpeaton.com mbkissane@walek.com jschubin@walek.com GO BACK>>