Rupert West

Rupert was part of the founding team of Puma Capital Group and sits on its main board. In 2018 he set up Puma Growth Partners (formerly Puma Private Equity) as a standalone division of the Group. Rupert oversees all aspects of investment and portfolio management, but is most active in helping management teams define strategy, or in supporting during periods of fundamental change.

Rupert has broad experience within the financial markets, having initially worked with an emerging market focus before moving to Barclays Capital within structured finance. In working with portfolio companies Rupert draws on over 20 years of investment experience, plus his personal experience of building the Puma Growth Partners business.