Sector developments and company hires

EMEA
CQS has appointed Xavier Rolet, previously ceo of the London Stock Exchange, as ceo. Michael Hintze, CQS' founder, will continue as the firm’s senior investment officer and will become group executive chairman. Rolet will lead the firm's next stage of growth, enabling Hintze to focus on investment management.

Partners Group has promoted 10 leaders from across the business to partner and md, joining the firm's leadership team. Among the staff named as partner are the London-based Christopher Bone, head private debt Europe, and Mike Bryant, co-head private real estate. Among the staff named as md is Robin Thywissen, private debt Europe, based in London.