Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Adds James Smith as Managing Director
Experienced Investor Joins Firm’s London Office to Support European Growth
London , 29 Apr 2026 (Viralpressreleases.com) -
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) announced today that James Smith has joined the firm as a Managing Director within the Investment Management group. He will be based in LLCP’s London office, reinforcing the firm’s European presence.
Josh Kaufman, Head of Europe at LLCP, stated that the team is delighted to welcome James, noting he adds valuable experience within the core Business Services sector vertical. Kaufman also expressed optimism about the impact James will have as LLCP’s European business and team continue to expand.
James joins LLCP from Advent International, where he spent 12 years as a senior member of the European Business & Financial Services team, contributing to numerous successful transactions. Prior to Advent, he worked at Bain & Company. His complete biography is available on the LLCP website.
About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
LLCP is a middle-market private equity firm with a 42-year history of investing in sectors such as Business Services, Franchising, Education & Training, and Engineered Products. The firm employs a differentiated Structured Private Equity strategy, combining debt and equity capital. This flexible approach offers management teams tailored growth capital as an alternative to traditional private equity.
Media Contacts
- imoon@llcp.com
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