Major Achievements
• Founded BlueGem Capital Partners and led the acquisition and transformation of Liberty London, a landmark deal in the European retail sector.
Current Job Title
Founder and Managing Partner
Current Company
BlueGem Capital Partners LLP
Company Website
https://www.bluegemcp.com/
Biography
Marco Capello is an Italian private equity executive and the Founder and Managing Partner of BlueGem Capital Partners LLP, a London-based private equity firm. He is known for his extensive experience in investment banking and private equity, with a career spanning roles at Merrill Lynch and Banco Leonardo. Capello has led BlueGem since its inception in 2006, focusing on investments in consumer-facing businesses across Europe. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and is recognized for his leadership in private equity transactions, including the acquisition of the luxury department store Liberty London.
Business Verticals
E-commerce, Finance, Gambling, Other
Date of Birth
October 10, 1961
Place of Birth
Italy
Geographic Markets
Global
Education
INSEAD, MBA, 1991
Professional Strengths
• Private equity investment
• Strategic leadership
• Cross-border M&A
Years of Experience
30
Location
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London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Recent News
• BlueGem Capital Partners announced the sale of Liberty London to Glendower Capital in 2019 (Financial Times, 2019-07-15)
Media Appearances
• Financial Times, “Liberty sold to private equity group BlueGem,” 2010-06-16