Mid Europa COO to retire

Bill Morrow, managing director and COO of Central and Eastern Europe private equity specialist Mid Europa Partners, has resigned from the firm.

Morrow will be succeeded by Jacques du Preez who recently joined the firm. Prior to Mid Europa, du Preeze was a COO at Pond Venture Partners.

In addition to Morrow’s duties, du Preez will be responsible for administrative, budget, financial and accounting activities at Mid Europa.

With over 20 years of banking and development finance experience, Morrow joined Mid Europa ten years ago and has spent the last four serving as COO. He was also responsible for investing, investor relations and reporting and risk management.

Morrow will continue to consult Mid Europa during his retirement.