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Olav Konig Appointed Head of Investor Relations at GHO Capital Ahead of Major Healthcare Merger
London, UK – On 14 July 2026, GHO Capital Partners LLP announced the appointment of Olav König as its new Head of Investor Relations.
König brings more than a decade of senior leadership from HarbourVest Partners, where he served as Managing Director, Partner and Head of EMEA Investor Relations. His arrival follows GHO Capital’s definitive agreement to merge with Singapore‑based CBC Group, a deal that will create the world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment manager with over $21 billion in assets under management, more than 200 investment and operating professionals, and a footprint in 13 offices across North America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific.
According to GHO Capital, König’s deep experience in private markets and investor relations will underpin the firm’s next phase of growth. At HarbourVest, he expanded the EMEA IR team to about twenty professionals, establishing it as one of the industry’s leading regional franchises.
Prior to HarbourVest, König was a partner at Eaton Partners, a global private‑markets placement agent, where he headed the EMEA business. He also spent eight years at Capital Dynamics as Global Head of Business Development, contributing to the acquisition and integration of Westport Private Equity and HRJ Capital.
Mike Mortimer, Managing Partner and Co‑Founder of GHO Capital, said: "Olav brings a wealth of investor relations expertise and a strong track record to our team. His experience building and scaling one of the industry's most respected EMEA IR franchises, and his global fundraising success will be instrumental in supporting our next phase of growth."
König added: "I am delighted to be joining GHO Capital at such a pivotal moment in the firm's growth. Healthcare is a global industry, and I look forward to working with the team to build a world‑class investor relations function that reflects the scale and international reach of our ambitions."
Headquartered in London, GHO Capital positions itself as a specialist healthcare investment advisor that leverages global capabilities to unlock high‑growth opportunities. The firm focuses on pan‑European and transatlantic internationalisation, partnering with management teams to create market‑leading businesses of strategic global value.
In May 2026, GHO Capital announced the combination with CBC Group, creating a combined entity with more than $21 billion in assets under management. The merger will bring together GHO’s deep expertise in European healthcare markets with CBC’s leading position in Asia, expanding the combined firm’s footprint to 13 offices worldwide.
The announcement follows GHO Capital’s successful fundraising of $2.9 billion for its fourth fund, the largest healthcare private‑equity fund based in Europe to date. The fund raised 25 percent more than its predecessor and represents the firm’s largest fundraising effort.
Investor relations will play a key role in communicating the combined firm’s strategy and performance to a broad investor base. With the merger, GHO Capital will need to integrate investor communications across multiple jurisdictions, align reporting standards, and maintain transparency for institutional investors in Europe, North America and Asia‑Pacific.
The appointment of König signals GHO Capital’s intent to strengthen its investor‑relations capabilities as it navigates the complexities of a cross‑border merger and prepares for the next fundraising cycle. The firm’s leadership team has emphasised the importance of clear, consistent communication to support investor confidence during the transition.
The merger and the new IR leadership position are part of a broader trend of consolidation in the healthcare private‑equity sector, where firms are seeking scale to access larger deals and diversify geographic exposure.
GHO Capital’s website lists the firm’s core focus areas as medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, and healthcare services. The combined entity will maintain a portfolio that spans these sectors, leveraging its expanded network and capital base to support growth initiatives.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. GHO Capital and CBC Group have indicated that they expect to complete the merger in early 2027.
For further information, GHO Capital can be reached at +44 20 3700 7440 or via its media contact, Amber Fennell, at +44 20 3709 5700.
König brings more than a decade of senior leadership from HarbourVest Partners, where he served as Managing Director, Partner and Head of EMEA Investor Relations. His arrival follows GHO Capital’s definitive agreement to merge with Singapore‑based CBC Group, a deal that will create the world’s largest dedicated healthcare investment manager with over $21 billion in assets under management, more than 200 investment and operating professionals, and a footprint in 13 offices across North America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific.
According to GHO Capital, König’s deep experience in private markets and investor relations will underpin the firm’s next phase of growth. At HarbourVest, he expanded the EMEA IR team to about twenty professionals, establishing it as one of the industry’s leading regional franchises.
Prior to HarbourVest, König was a partner at Eaton Partners, a global private‑markets placement agent, where he headed the EMEA business. He also spent eight years at Capital Dynamics as Global Head of Business Development, contributing to the acquisition and integration of Westport Private Equity and HRJ Capital.
Mike Mortimer, Managing Partner and Co‑Founder of GHO Capital, said: "Olav brings a wealth of investor relations expertise and a strong track record to our team. His experience building and scaling one of the industry's most respected EMEA IR franchises, and his global fundraising success will be instrumental in supporting our next phase of growth."
König added: "I am delighted to be joining GHO Capital at such a pivotal moment in the firm's growth. Healthcare is a global industry, and I look forward to working with the team to build a world‑class investor relations function that reflects the scale and international reach of our ambitions."
Headquartered in London, GHO Capital positions itself as a specialist healthcare investment advisor that leverages global capabilities to unlock high‑growth opportunities. The firm focuses on pan‑European and transatlantic internationalisation, partnering with management teams to create market‑leading businesses of strategic global value.
In May 2026, GHO Capital announced the combination with CBC Group, creating a combined entity with more than $21 billion in assets under management. The merger will bring together GHO’s deep expertise in European healthcare markets with CBC’s leading position in Asia, expanding the combined firm’s footprint to 13 offices worldwide.
The announcement follows GHO Capital’s successful fundraising of $2.9 billion for its fourth fund, the largest healthcare private‑equity fund based in Europe to date. The fund raised 25 percent more than its predecessor and represents the firm’s largest fundraising effort.
Investor relations will play a key role in communicating the combined firm’s strategy and performance to a broad investor base. With the merger, GHO Capital will need to integrate investor communications across multiple jurisdictions, align reporting standards, and maintain transparency for institutional investors in Europe, North America and Asia‑Pacific.
The appointment of König signals GHO Capital’s intent to strengthen its investor‑relations capabilities as it navigates the complexities of a cross‑border merger and prepares for the next fundraising cycle. The firm’s leadership team has emphasised the importance of clear, consistent communication to support investor confidence during the transition.
The merger and the new IR leadership position are part of a broader trend of consolidation in the healthcare private‑equity sector, where firms are seeking scale to access larger deals and diversify geographic exposure.
GHO Capital’s website lists the firm’s core focus areas as medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, and healthcare services. The combined entity will maintain a portfolio that spans these sectors, leveraging its expanded network and capital base to support growth initiatives.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. GHO Capital and CBC Group have indicated that they expect to complete the merger in early 2027.
For further information, GHO Capital can be reached at +44 20 3700 7440 or via its media contact, Amber Fennell, at +44 20 3709 5700.
