Duke Street, one of Europe’s leading private equity firms, has appointed Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial (BPC&F) as its retained PR consultancy in the UK with responsibility for co-ordination of its international media activities.
BPC&F will concentrate on strengthening Duke Street’s corporate profile with company management teams through a focused, differentiated approach aimed at widening its media reach as well as positioning the firm effectively for fundraisings. Duke Street’s current portfolio includes 2e2, the IT managed services and solutions provider; Deloro Stellite, the UK-headquartered international specialist engineering group; Oasis Dental Care Ltd, owner and operator of 140 dental clinics throughout England and Wales; and Biomnis, the leading French specialist medical testing company.
The Bell Pottinger team will be led by Piers Pottinger and Stephen Benzikie, assisted by Daniel de Belder and Rosanne Perry.
Stephen Benzikie commented: “As Duke Street approach their 21st anniversary we will be delivering a strong corporate story to the business community and working to enhance further the excellent reputation the firm has already established for itself.”
Peter Taylor, Managing Partner of Duke Street, added: “We are very pleased to have appointed Bell Pottinger and look forward to working with them in communicating Duke Street’s strategy. This appointment reinforces our commitment to providing all of our stakeholders with a greater degree of transparency.”
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For further information:
Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial
Stephen Benzikie Tel: +44 (0)207 861 3232
