CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Healthcare Private Equity Association (HCPEA), a nonprofit trade association focused on convening and supporting the healthcare investment community, welcomes H.I.G. Capital’s Geoff Lieberthal as Board Chair and Fazle Husain of CVC Capital Partners as the Board’s new Vice Chair.

Lieberthal is a Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital, where he applies nearly 20 years of experience investing in healthcare companies across provider services, payor services, and healthcare technology. Fazle Husain, Head of US Healthcare at CVC Capital Partners, has global healthcare experience and an investing record spanning 25 years in healthcare. Together, Lieberthal and Husain will bring new perspectives to advance HCPEA’s strategic goals of building a better future in healthcare and supporting innovation that address challenges like access, quality and equity.

HCPEA, founded in 2010, supports the healthcare private equity community dedicated to increasing access and improving outcomes through investments. With 1,200+ industry professionals representing more than 100 firms, HCPEA is the only private equity association in the U.S. solely dedicated to the unique needs of healthcare-focused investment firms. The association provides its members with a curated experience through educational programming, meaningful connection with industry peers, and professional development for every level of investor.

“I am honored to lead the board for this esteemed group of private equity firms dedicated to elevating healthcare,” said Lieberthal. “As HCPEA steps into this important next chapter, I’m proud to share in the group’s commitment to advancing healthcare and an unwavering focus on making healthcare more accessible, equitable, and quality-focused. I’m eager to achieve significant strides in the year ahead, together.”

HCPEA’s mission is to create a dedicated network that strengthens the knowledge and relationships of the healthcare investor community. Through the association's network, HCPEA is well positioned to share best practices and solutions, and promote a greater understanding of how private equity contributes to the healthcare economy.

“Serving alongside Geoff and the entire HCPEA board is a tremendous privilege, and I look forward to supporting our continued focus on innovation to improve healthcare,” said Husain. “This organization shares my deep belief that, through strategic investments and innovative approaches, we can significantly contribute to the betterment of the industry and the well-being of communities across the country.”

About Geoff Lieberthal, Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital

Geoff Lieberthal is a Managing Director on the H.I.G. Advantage team based in San Francisco. He is responsible for all aspects of the investment process, including origination, transaction structuring, financing, and execution of post-closing growth strategies.

Prior to joining H.I.G., Lieberthal worked at Two Sigma, Lee Equity Partners, TPG Capital, and Bain Capital. He began his career at Bain & Company. Geoff received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences, cum laude, from Dartmouth College and his M.B.A. from Stanford Business School.

About Fazle Husain, Partner at CVC Capital Partners

Fazle Husain is Head of U.S. Healthcare at CVC Capital Partners. Prior to joining CVC Capital, Fazle was a Managing Director at Metalmark Capital from 2007-2016 and was responsible for leading their efforts in healthcare. Before Metalmark Capital, he was with Morgan Stanley & Co. in the private equity business, where he spent 18 years. Husain has a successful track record of investing in healthcare companies for over 25 years, including investments in the healthcare service, medical device, specialty pharmaceuticals and healthcare information technology sectors. Husain received an Sc.B. degree in Chemical Engineering from Brown University, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

For more information, visit HCPEA Board of Directors.