David Smith

Bio

Managing Partner focused on originating and executing European co-investments. Has been involved in structured finance and private equity since 1990, when joining GE Capital. Was at first responsible for originating, structuring, and completing infrastructure and energy project finance transactions, initially in the UK and later at GE Capital's Stamford, Connecticut-based headquarters. Returned to London to join Mr Beaton in establishing GE Equity Europe in 1996. In 2000 was appointed Managing Director - Commercial Services, responsible for growth capital and buyout transactions in the aerospace, energy, manufacturing, healthcare and chemicals sectors, generally as a co-investor. Prior to forming ECP, established the European business of First Reserve Corporation, the leading private equity fund in the energy sector, and served as an adviser to AXA Private Equity. MBA from London's Cass Business School and spent early career as an electrical engineer. Holds BSc and MEng degrees and is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.