Cathrin Petty
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Managing Partner
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Cathrin Petty is a Managing Partner, Co-Head of North American Private Equity, Global Head of Healthcare and a member of the Partners Board at CVC, a global leader in private equity and credit. A healthcare investment specialist, Cathrin joined the firm in 2016 with the aim of increasing CVC’s exposure to the healthcare sector.
CVC's Managing Partners aim to generate risk-adjusted returns across multiple sectors, including healthcare. As pressure on global health systems and rapidly changing technology transforms the way people approach healthcare, Cathrin is well-positioned to make the most of these investment opportunities.
During more than 20 years in the European healthcare sector, Cathrin has worked with both governments and corporations and, since joining CVC, she has overseen numerous deals in the sector, including investments in Therakos, Theramex, FutureLife, Rayner, Sebia, Recordati, System C, Graphnet and Medivet.
Prior to CVC, Cathrin worked at J.P. Morgan as Head of Healthcare in the EMEA region. Previously she was a Partner at Apax Partners for more than a decade, served as a Non-Executive Director of Greater London’s Strategic Healthcare Authority, and held positions at Vitruvian Partners and Schroder Ventures/Permira.
Cathrin currently sits on the Boards of Spectrum Medical Group, System C, Recordati, Theramex and Sebia and has held several non-executive positions, including at Intercell, Qualitest and Icon plc. She is chair of CVC’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee.
Away from work, Cathrin sits on the corporate board of Great Ormond Street Hospital, and is a member of Level20’s advisory board and the Lifesciences Advisory Council. An accomplished sportswoman, Cathrin was awarded six Cambridge Blues and represented Wales in both field hockey and tennis.
Cathrin holds a master’s degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, and a post-graduate diploma in Management Studies from Cambridge Judge Business School.
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Background
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2016 — Present
Managing Partner
CVC
CVC is a credit and private equity firm with a global presence. It was founded in 1981 and now has 30 local offices throughout the world.
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2013 — 2016
Head of Healthcare - EMEA
J.P. Morgan
Multinational investment bank J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services. It offers banking solutions to some of the world's biggest and most influential companies, institutions and governments.
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2010 — 2014
Special Partner
Vitruvian Partners
Vitruvian is a global investment firm that helps the most talented and ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses achieve their goals. The company invests in growth capital investments and dynamic situation buyouts.
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2000 — 2010
Partner - Healthcare
Apax Partners
Apax Partners is a leading private equity advisory company. It invests in business, healthcare and financial services; technology; and the consumer and retail sectors.
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1995 — 1997
Research Analyst
Schroders plc
British global asset management firm Schroders plc was formed in 1804. It assists individuals, intermediaries and institutions from across the globe to meet their investment goals.
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1997 — 2000
Research Analyst
SV Health Investors
SV Health Investors is a healthcare fund manager that invests in a variety of stages and sectors. It aims to transform the healthcare industry by supporting diverse entrepreneurs from across the globe.
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Formative Years
Education
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University of Cambridge
Natural Sciences, MA (Cantab)
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Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Postgraduate Diploma – Management Studies
Areas Of Focus