H.I.G. Capital Names New CEO as Founders Shift Roles
Event summary
- Brian Schwartz promoted from Co-President to CEO, replacing Sami Mnaymneh who becomes Executive Chairman.
- Doug Berman elevated to Co-President alongside Rick Rosen.
- H.I.G. manages $74 billion in assets across private equity, credit, and real assets.
- Firm has grown to 1,000 employees across 18 offices in nine countries since 1993 founding.
The big picture
H.I.G. Capital's leadership transition reflects the maturation of a middle-market alternative investment platform that has scaled to $74 billion in AUM. The shift from founder-led to professional management marks a critical phase for sustaining growth across private equity, credit, and real assets amid increasing competition in the space.
What we're watching
- Strategic Continuity
- How Schwartz will maintain H.I.G.'s operational focus and middle-market leadership while expanding globally.
- Founder Influence
- Whether Mnaymneh's shift to Executive Chairman preserves his strategic impact on investment committees.
- Execution Pace
- The speed at which Berman and Rosen can drive firmwide growth alongside Schwartz's CEO leadership.
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