Utah private equity firm Peterson Partners announced earlier today that Nick Jean-Baptiste will be joining the investment team as the new vice-president. 

The former Macquarie Capital Inc vice president will be responsible for the identification of note-worthy investments that would improve the company portfolio and unite company leaders to promote growth.

Peterson Partners managing partner Dan Peterson commented on new colleague, saying, "Nick is an amazing asset to add to our investment team. His unparalleled passion for and expertise in financial and capital investments spans several industries, and our entire organization will greatly benefit from his strategic leadership."

Jean-Baptiste has experience supplying strategic advisory support and market solutions to both mid-level and high profile private equity firm clients in Macquarie Capital's New York City unit.

"I am thrilled to join Peterson Partners in this capacity," said vice president Jean-Baptiste. "Throughout my career I have been drawn to growth opportunities combining capital investments and strong business execution. Peterson fits that description exactly, and I look forward to delivering tremendous growth for the firm's client portfolio."