CVC DIF today announced multiple senior appointments across its investment and value creation team, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to its core European markets and supporting continued growth across the region.
- DACH: the appointments of Stefan Moosmann as Head and Alexander Doll as Chairman of CVC DIF DACH, strengthening the firms position in one of Europe’s largest and most active infrastructure markets.
- Benelux: Mark Bakker’s promotion to Partner and Head of the Amsterdam based investment team.
- Iberia: The hiring of Ángel García-Altozano Fesser and Bruno Esgalhado, both as Managing Directors and based in CVC DIF’s Madrid office.
Gijs Voskuyl, Managing Partner at CVC DIF: “I want to congratulate Mark on his appointment to Partner, and I am delighted with the recent additions to our broader senior European investment team. Europe continues to play an essential role in our investment strategy. These appointments further strengthen our position as one of the leading mid-market investors in the region. We look forward to the contributions our new colleagues will make to the firm and our portfolio in the years ahead.”
Europe continues to play an essential role in our investment strategy. These appointments further strengthen our position as one of the leading mid-market investors in the region
Gijs Voskuyl
Managing Partner at CVC DIF
Expansion of CVC DIF presence in Germany with Stefan Moosmann as Head of DACH and Alexander Doll as Chairman
CVC DIF has further strengthened its commitment to the DACH region. As part of this strategic focus, effective January 2026, Stefan Moosmann has been appointed Head of the Frankfurt office. Stefan is joining from CVC and carries nearly 20 years of investment experience in the German market, brings deep regional expertise and a strong investment as well as leadership track record.
Effective February 2026, Alexander Doll will join as Chairman for the DACH region. With over 30 years of experience spanning investment, banking and infrastructure leadership, including as former CFO of Deutsche Bahn, he brings an extensive network across industry, finance, regulation and politics. Alexander will strengthen institutional relationships and help advance strategic partnerships.
Both appointments reinforce CVC DIF’s ambition to unlock additional investment opportunities and value creation potential in the region, positioning CVC DIF as a leading investor and partner for long‑term infrastructure development in one of Europe’s most attractive markets.
Mark Bakker promoted to Partner and Head of the Amsterdam based investment team
CVC DIF is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Bakker to Partner and Head of the Amsterdam-based investment team. Mark joined CVC DIF in 2023 as a Managing Director and has since played a key role in the firm’s investment activities, including co-leading CVC DIF’s investment in HiSERV. Prior to joining CVC DIF, Mark worked at 3i Private Equity and ABN Amro.
Strengthening Iberian presence with the senior hires of Ángel García‑Altozano Fesser and Bruno Esgalhado in Madrid
As part of CVC DIF’s continued expansion in Southern Europe, two experienced professionals have joined the Madrid office, strengthening local origination, execution, and value creation.
Ángel García-Altozano Fesser joins as Managing Director in the Investment Team. He brings 20 years of infrastructure investment experience, most recently as Managing Director at Brookfield in London.
Bruno Esgalhado joins as Managing Director, Value Creation. Previously a Partner at McKinsey, where he led the Global Energy Services and Iberian Sustainability practices. He brings ~17 years of experience advising corporates and private capital on energy transition, operational excellence, and growth.
Read the orginal article: https://www.cvc.com/media/news/2026/cvc-dif-strengthens-european-team-with-series-of-senior-appointments/
