Press Release - Right People Group - Closing
22. januar 2024
Copenhagen
Capidea is pleased to announce the successful completion of our partnership with Right People Group and we would like to express our gratitude to all parties involved for their dedication and collaboration throughout the process.
The transaction, which concluded on 22 January 2024, represents a key strategic move for Right People Group and is expected to enhance the company’s position in the external IT services market.
As part of this transformative phase, Capidea and Right People Group are excited to introduce the new Board of Directors, comprised of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience in the external IT services market and are committed to guiding Right People Group through its next phase of growth and strategic development.
Agner N. Mark has been appointed Chair and senior advisor. Agner specializes in assisting private equity-owned tech companies with value creation and business development, including M&A. In this role, Agner has experience from, among others, ProData Consult, Netcompany, Tia Technology, Cepheo, NetTest and MACH.
Agner Mark is accompanied by Helena Cardo Petersen as part of the Board of Directors. With +20 years of experience in indirect and IT procurement from leading positions at Topdanmark, GN Group, FLSmidth and Nets, Helena is poised to bring fresh perspectives and insights that align seamlessly with Right People Group’s vision for the future.
“I am impressed by Right People Group, including the strong, profitable growth and the establishment in a number of European countries”, says Agner N. Mark and continues; “I am very much looking forward to working with Søren and Henrik, the management team, Helena and Capidea to continue the growth journey.”
CEO of Right People Group, Søren Rosenmeier, also expresses enthusiasm about the transaction and the new board appointments, stating; “We are thrilled to welcome Agner and Helena to our Board of Directors. Their extensive and highly relevant experience enable them to contribute to key areas that are instrumental in shaping the future success of Right People Group”.
The entire team at Right People Group and Capidea is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and looks forward to a bright future, building on its strong foundation and leveraging the collective experience and guidance of its new leadership team.
About Right People Group
Right People Group is an IT Freelance Provider providing quality-assured local or remote external IT and business consultants as well as external workforce solutions (Vendor Management System solutions). Right People Group connects organizations that require a more agile workforce with the right talent for project-based IT work without the overhead of traditional employment. Today Right People Group is present in seven European markets with 31 employees across sales, sourcing and digital development and more than 400 highly skilled consultants on active projects.
About Capidea
Capidea is a Danish private equity fund making long-term investments in competitive small and medium-sized Danish companies. Capidea was established in 2006 and has a total capital commitment of approximately DKK 3.6 billion / EUR 473 million in four funds. Capidea invests in companies within trading, distribution, service, IT and manufacturing. Since 2006, Capidea has acquired 26 companies and Right People Group is the first investment in Capidea’s latest fund, Capidea Kapital IV K/S, which was established in April 2023 with a total capital commitment of DKK 1.3 billion / EUR 175 million.
Pressekontakt
Right People Group
Søren Grud Rosenmeier
CEO
Right People Group
sgr@rightpeoplegroup.com
Right People Group
Henrik Deichmann Arent
COO
Right People Group
hda@rightpeoplegroup.com
Capidea
Martin JørgensenManaging Partner
Mobil: +45 29 21 03 05
Email: mj@capidea.dk
Louise In Birk Delfs
Director
Mobil: +45 30 93 50 25
Email: ld@capidea.dk