Bregal Investments Appoints Neil Syers as Global CFO
Bregal Investments, a leading private equity investment firm, has announced the appointment of Neil Syers as its new Chief Financial Officer. Based in London, Syers will lead Bregal’s global finance operations, supporting the firm’s strategic growth across investment strategies and geographies.
Neil Syers: A Seasoned Finance Executive
1. Extensive Leadership in Financial Services
- Syers brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience to Bregal.
- Most recently served as CFO at Hayfin Capital Management, where he co-founded and helped scale the firm to a €30 billion alternative investment platform.
2. Track Record of Scaling Operations
- Built finance, operations, and infrastructure teams from the ground up at Hayfin.
- Held senior finance positions at Gandhara Capital and Henderson Global Investors prior to Hayfin.
Strategic Fit for Bregal’s Global Vision
“Neil’s expertise in scaling investment platforms and managing global finance organizations makes him an ideal fit as Bregal continues to grow,”
— Lawrence Brenninkmeyer, Deputy Chairman, Bregal Investments
- His appointment aligns with Bregal’s focus on long-term, values-based investment strategies.
- Syers will play a key role in navigating regulatory complexity and supporting firm-wide initiatives.
Syers on Joining Bregal
“I’m excited to join Bregal at this pivotal time in its evolution. The firm’s global platform and strong culture offer a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to its continued success.”
— Neil Syers, CFO, Bregal Investments
- Syers holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Birmingham.
- He is a Chartered Management Accountant and participant in prestigious CFO development programs including F-TEN and Deloitte’s CFO program.
Neil Syers’ appointment marks a significant milestone in Bregal Investments’ ongoing growth strategy. With a proven track record in scaling alternative investment firms, Syers is expected to bring operational rigor and strategic insight to Bregal’s global finance function.
