Puma Growth Partners continues senior team expansion with Gayle Hawke appointment
Puma Growth Partners (“Puma”) has announced the appointment of Gayle Hawke as Execution Lead, the latest in a series of strategic senior hires to strengthen Puma’s ability to support portfolio companies and drive growth.
Gayle has over 11 years of legal experience and before joining Puma, was a Managing Associate at Mishcon de Reya in London, advising on corporate transactions across M&A, private equity and early stage investments.
Gayle’s appointment will further strengthen Puma’s deal execution, portfolio oversight and legal rigour across its investment lifecycle.
Rupert West, Managing Director, Puma Growth Partners, commented:
“We are very pleased to welcome Gayle as we continue to build a senior team that can offer deep, practical support in-house and to our portfolio. Her legal expertise, strong track record in managing complex transactions and commitment to rigorous execution will further strengthen our legal abilities at every stage of the investment journey.
“At Puma, we believe in being an active and long‑term partner and Gayle’s appointment reinforces the high standards we set for both our deal processes and our portfolio management.”
Gayle Hawke, Execution Lead, Puma Growth Partners, added:
“I am excited to join Puma Growth Partners and to contribute to a team that works so closely with founders and management teams. Having spent more than a decade advising on investments, exits and corporate governance, I look forward to bringing that experience to support Puma’s approach to disciplined execution, portfolio risk management and delivering high quality legal oversight.”
Gayle’s appointment follows shortly after Puma appointed Louis Hopgood as Portfolio Finance Lead. Louis joined from EY / EY-Parthenon where he specialised in providing due diligence to private equity and corporate clients with a particular focus on the TMT sector.