Guy Hands
Guy Hands | |
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Hands in 2019 | |
| Born | 27 August 1959 London, UK |
| Education | The Judd School |
| Alma mater | Mansfield College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Private equity investor |
| Employer(s) | Terra Firma (2002-2023) Nomura Securities (1994-2002) Goldman Sachs (1982-1994) |
| Known for | Founder 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.