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Business Leadership change

H.I.G. Capital Appoints Brian Schwartz CEO

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 07, 2026

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The leadership changes at H.I.G. Capital are viewed positively, signaling a strategic evolution and positioning the firm for continued growth in the alternative investment sector. This could lead to sustained or increased investor confidence in H.I.G. Capital's future performance and investment strategies.

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H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, announced significant leadership changes. Brian Schwartz, a long-standing member of the leadership team and Co-President, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Co-Founder H.I.G. Capital, who will transition to Executive Chairman alongside fellow Co-Founder Tony Tamer. In addition, Doug Berman, Head of U.S. Private Equity, has been promoted to Co-President, serving alongside current Co-President Rick Rosen. These promotions reflect H.I.G. Capital's ongoing evolution as a scaled global alternative assets platform and are intended to position the firm for its next phase of growth. The co-founders, H.I.G. Capital and Tony Tamer, have guided the firm's expansion since 1993, growing it into a global platform with over 1,000 team members across nine countries.

100 H.I.G. Capital appointed new CEO Brian Schwartz
90 H.I.G. Capital transitioned CEO to Executive Chairman H.I.G. Capital
85 H.I.G. Capital promoted Head of U.S. Private Equity to Co-President Doug Berman
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H.I.G. Capital is undergoing a significant leadership transition with Brian Schwartz appointed as CEO, H.I.G. Capital transitioning to Executive Chairman, and Doug Berman promoted to Co-President. This move is intended to position the firm for its next phase of growth and continued evolution as a global alternative assets platform.
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Brian Schwartz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of H.I.G. Capital, succeeding H.I.G. Capital. He has been instrumental in the firm's growth and evolution, and his leadership is expected to further build on H.I.G. Capital's middle market position.
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H.I.G. Capital, Co-Founder of H.I.G. Capital, is transitioning from CEO to Executive Chairman. He will remain actively involved in the firm, serving on investment committees and supporting strategic direction, ensuring continuity and leveraging his decades of experience.
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Doug Berman, formerly Head of U.S. Private Equity at H.I.G. Capital, has been promoted to Co-President. He will help drive firmwide investment strategy and operational execution, contributing to the firm's continued growth.
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Tony Tamer, Co-Founder of H.I.G. Capital, will serve alongside H.I.G. Capital as Executive Chairman. He has guided the firm's expansion since its founding in 1993.
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Rick Rosen continues as Co-President of H.I.G. Capital, now serving alongside Doug Berman. He will work with Brian Schwartz and Doug Berman to drive firmwide growth and strategic initiatives.
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