Bay Tree Private Equity appoints Dr Robert Easton as Advisory Partner

Bay Tree Private Equity appoints Dr Robert Easton as Advisory Partner 2 June 2026
Robert Easton

Bay Tree Private Equity is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Robert Easton as an Advisory Partner.

Robert brings more than 35 years of investment experience, including 19 years at The Carlyle Group, where he held a number of senior investment roles across buyout and technology investing in Europe. He is also a past Chairman of the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA).

Robert currently holds a number of advisory, investment committee and trustee positions, including with Oxx, Melior Equity Partners, Oxford University Innovation and Cancer Research UK.

Edward Cottrell, Partner at Bay Tree, commented:

“Robert’s experience, network and judgement will be hugely valuable to Bay Tree, our portfolio companies and management teams. He has built an exceptional career in private equity and the charitable sector, and we are delighted to welcome him as an Advisory Partner.”

Dr Robert Easton commented:

“Bay Tree has developed a strong reputation for backing ambitious management teams and supporting businesses through long-term growth and transformation. I am excited to work with the team and contribute to the continued development of the firm and its portfolio.”

Bay Tree partners with management teams of UK lower mid-market businesses, supporting growth, strategic development and long-term value creation across healthcare, industrial and consumer sectors.

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Bay Tree Private Equity LLP (FRN 788586, Partnership No. OC418686) is an appointed representative of Suntera Advisers (UK) Limited (FRN 692447), which is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority. Suntera Advisers (UK) Limited acts as the Principal Firm to Appointed Representatives. Registered address Bay Tree Private Equity LLP, 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT (please note this is not an office address).