Kate Thomas Joins CVC as Partner and Distribution Lead

Key Takeaways

Geography: United States.

Analysis

CVC Capital Partners, a global leader in private equity and investment advisory, has announced the appointment of Kate Thomas as Partner and Head of North American Distributions, marking a key step in bolstering its U.S. leadership. Based in New York, Thomas will lead the firm’s capital raising and distribution strategies across North America.

This appointment reflects CVC’s continued commitment to expanding its investor relationships and operational presence in the region.

Extensive Track Record Across Top-Tier Firms

Kate Thomas brings nearly two decades of experience in the investment management industry. Prior to joining CVC in May 2025, she served as Managing Director at Sixth Street from August 2018 to April 2025, focusing on institutional capital formation in the New York City metropolitan area.

She previously held a senior role as Managing Director at The Blackstone Group from December 2015 to July 2018, contributing significantly to the firm's investor relations and fundraising strategy.

Her earlier career was forged at Goldman Sachs, where she spent more than 11 years across multiple roles. Between May 2014 and December 2015, she was Vice President and COO of Alternative Investment Sales</strong within GSAM Third Party Distribution. From July 2004 to December 2015, she served as Vice President in various leadership roles based in New York.

With her wealth of experience across top-tier financial institutions, Thomas is poised to strengthen CVC’s relationships with North American investors and support the firm’s broader growth ambitions.