CVC DIF Appoints Enrico Del Prete as Partner

CVC DIF, a prominent global manager of mid-market infrastructure equity with approximately €23 billion in assets under management, has significantly bolstered its leadership team. The firm announced the appointment of Enrico Del Prete as a Partner and Co-Head of its Value-Add strategy. This strategic hire underscores CVC DIF's commitment to expanding its capabilities in a sector experiencing robust investor interest.

Operating from CVC DIF's London office, Del Prete will collaborate with Willem Jansonius to steer the Value-Add investment approach. His extensive background includes a tenure as a Fund Partner at I Squared Capital, where he was instrumental in developing and growing infrastructure investment platforms across Europe. His investment experience spans critical areas such as passenger transport, cold storage, B2B fiber networks, data centers, waste recycling, and renewable energy projects.

The infrastructure investment arena, particularly in the mid-market segment, is witnessing heightened activity. Investors are increasingly seeking opportunities that offer not just capital appreciation but also operational enhancements. CVC DIF's Value-Add strategy is designed to identify and optimize such assets, aligning with the growing demand for modernized and efficient infrastructure critical to economic growth and sustainability.

Del Prete's prior experience also includes significant roles at Terra Firma Capital Partners and McKinsey & Co., providing him with a deep understanding of both financial structuring and strategic operational improvements. This blend of expertise is crucial for navigating the complexities of value-add infrastructure investments, which often require hands-on management and strategic repositioning to unlock full potential.

CVC DIF, established in 2005 and headquartered in Amsterdam, manages a diverse portfolio across energy transition, transport, utilities, and digitalization. With a global presence spanning 12 offices and a team of over 260 professionals, the firm has demonstrated a consistent ability to execute complex transactions. Recent Value-Add investments by the firm include the acquisition of Spanish data center operator Adam Ecotech, German aviation services provider HiSERV, and French digital infrastructure firm Celeste.

This appointment signals CVC DIF's proactive approach to capturing opportunities within the dynamic European infrastructure market. The firm's focus on sectors like energy transition and digital infrastructure aligns with major global trends, including decarbonization efforts and the increasing reliance on digital services, both of which necessitate substantial capital investment and operational expertise.

Gijs Voskuyl, Managing Partner at CVC DIF, expressed enthusiasm for the new addition, stating, "We are delighted to welcome Enrico to our team. His experience and investment track record will be instrumental in advancing our Value-Add strategy." Del Prete added, "I am thrilled to join CVC DIF at such an exciting time for the platform. We are well-positioned to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities in the infrastructure market."