Guy Hands
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Guy Hands (born 27 August 1959)[1] is an English financier and investor. He is most notable as the founder and former[2] chairman of Terra Firma Capital Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in Europe. Hands also served as chairman of the UK music company EMI.
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Born | (1959-08-27) 27 August 1959 (age 64) London, UK |
Nationality | British |
Education | The Judd School |
Alma mater | Mansfield College, Oxford |
Occupation | Private equity investor |
Employer(s) | Terra Firma (2002-2023 ) Nomura Securities (1994-2002) Goldman Sachs (1982-1994) |
Known for | Founder of Terra Firma Capital Partners, Founder of Nomura Principal Finance Group |
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Hands is well known for his frequently outspoken comments about the private equity industry.[3][4] In April 2009 he moved from the UK to Guernsey where Terra Firma is based.