Wendel announced the promotion of Harper Mates to Managing Director. In her new role, Ms. Mates will continue to focus on Wendel’s long-term investment activities, including overseeing the operating companies for which she is responsible. She will also serve as a member of the Group’s Investment Committee and has joined Wendel’s Supervisory Board as an employee representative. Ms. Mates joined Wendel’s New York office in 2015. Prior to joining Wendel, she worked at MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity firm.