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Chris Buchanan

Partner, Global Head of Capital Formation

Chris joined Permira in 2025. He is the Global Head of Capital Formation for the firm.

Prior to joining Permira, Chris was a Partner at Apollo Global Management for 16 years working across various roles in London and New York including Global Head of Institutional Client Group, Co-Head of Institutional Client & Product Solutions. Prior to that he worked at Citi, Credit Agricole and Capital International.

Qualifications

Chris holds a degree in Business Management from Oxford Brookes University, England.

Office

Permira Advisers LLP
80 Pall Mall
London
SW1Y 5ES
United Kingdom