Investec further strengthens investor coverage team in Direct Lending

Investec Bank plc, a leading international financial services provider, today announces the appointment of Dominic Wood as Head of Investor Coverage for the UK and Switzerland. Based in London, Dominic will lead investor engagement across the UK, Switzerland, and wider Europe, with a focus on strengthening relationships and supporting capital formation across private markets.

Dominic brings more than a decade of experience in institutional fundraising and investor relations, having held senior roles at MVision Private Equity Advisers, and Park Square Capital.

This appointment reflects Investec’s ongoing commitment to deepening institutional partnerships and enhancing its ability to deliver tailored investor solutions across geographies and asset classes. It follows on from our recent appointment of Pascal Vernaeve to lead investor coverage at Benelux and Scandinavia.

Callum Bell, Head of Direct Lending at Investec, commented: “Dominic’s appointment is an important step in our continued efforts to scale Investec’s European platform. His breadth of experience and connectivity across the investor landscape will enhance our ability to support a wider range of institutional clients. By combining a disciplined investment approach with timely execution and innovative deal structuring, we are able to offer exceptional client experience. With Dominic on board, we are well positioned to deepen relationships and deliver distinctive solutions across the private markets ecosystem.”

Dominic Wood, Head of Investor Coverage for the UK and Switzerland, said: “Investec offers a compelling proposition for institutional investors, combining a strong platform with a partnership-driven approach. I look forward to working with colleagues across the business to broaden our investor base, expand our reach, and to support clients with high-quality, relevant investment solutions.”

Investec was recently named European Small-Cap Direct Lending Manager of the Year at the Debtwire Direct Lending Awards 2025, which recognises the top-performing European direct lending funds and regional direct lending managers.