Rolly van Rappard
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Co-Founder; Managing Partner 1989 - 2013; Chair 2013 - present
London, GB
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Rolly van Rappard is the Non-executive Chair of CVC’s Board and an employee of CVC Advisers Limited. He is a co-founder and former Chair of CVC, a prominent global private equity and investment advisory firm.
He joined CVC, then known as Citicorp Venture Capital London, in 1989 and was one of a handful of executives involved in its spin-off from Citi in 1993, overseeing the firm’s expansion from its early stages. CVC has since become one of the world’s leading private equity and investment advisory houses, with €212bn in assets, over €243bn of committed funds, and a multinational network of 30 offices.
With more than 30 years as a leader in the private equity industry, Rolly uses his business knowledge and leadership skills to benefit the Boards of several global companies. He has previously served as a Board Member for Formula 1, GEMS Education, Jensen-Group, Univar Solutions, Rémy Cointreau, among others. Prior to CVC, Rolly worked in corporate finance for Citigroup in Amsterdam and London.
Outside of business, Rolly has a passion for conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and is involved in various conservation organisations. He actively supports several environmental charities such as African Parks Networks, Pristine Seas, Blue Marine Foundation and the Wildlife Justice Commission, as well as certain landmark cultural institutions in the Netherlands.
Rolly holds an MA in Economics from Columbia University, and an LLM from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands.
The Record
Background
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1989 — Present
Co-Founder; Managing Partner 1989 - 2013; Chair 2013 - present
CVC
CVC is a global leader in credit and private equity. Established in 1981, it has 30 offices across the globe. Rolly was a Managing Partner at CVC Capital Partners for almost 15 years before stepping back in 2013. He remains actively involved in the company as Chair.
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Present
Corporate Finance
Citigroup
Citigroup is a leading multinational bank with over 200 million customer accounts. It operates in over 160 jurisdictions and countries. During his time at Citi, Rolly worked in corporate finance in Amsterdam and London.
Formative Years
Education
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Columbia University
Master of Arts, Economics
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Utrecht University
Master of Laws
Areas Of Focus