Guy Hands

Guy Hands
Hands in 2019
Born (1959-08-27) 27 August 1959
London, UK
EducationThe Judd School
Alma materMansfield College, Oxford
OccupationPrivate equity investor
Employer(s)Terra Firma (2002-2023)
Nomura Securities (1994-2002)
Goldman Sachs (1982-1994)
Known forFounder of Terra Firma Capital Partners, Founder of Nomura Principal Finance Group

Guy Hands (born 27 August 1959) is an English financier and investor. He is most notable as the founder and former chairman of Terra Firma Capital Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in Europe. Hands also was chairman of the UK music company EMI.

Hands is well known for his frequently outspoken comments about the private equity industry. In April 2009, he moved from the UK to Guernsey where Terra Firma is based.