Hughes follows the piper

In a bid to accelerate growth of the online consumer businesses it invests in, private equity firm Piper has recruited Leon Hughes, former director of e-commerce at one of its investee companies, Maximuscle.

At the fitness company, Hughes established the online and IT infrastructure, creating over 20 e-commerce sites. His new role will see him working with Piper’s existing portfolio companies, which include Diet Chef, Boden and Celtic Sheepskin, while also helping the firm to carry out due diligence work on prospective investments more effectively.

Hunter Ruthven

Hunter Ruthven graduated from the university of Sussex in geography and politics before joining Vitesse Media. He was the Editor for GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2012 to 2014, before moving on to Caspian... More by Hunter Ruthven

Hughes follows the piper

In a bid to accelerate growth of the online consumer businesses it invests in, private equity firm Piper has recruited Leon Hughes, former director of e-commerce at one of its investee companies, Maximuscle.

Hunter Ruthven

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