Nico is a seasoned investment executive with extensive global leadership experience. As a Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Apax Partners, he chaired the global Approval and Portfolio Review Committees, overseeing investment strategy at one of the world’s leading private equity firms. He led Apax’s US Tech & Telecom team in New York before relocating to London, driving major transactions, including Kabel Deutschland,  Versatel, Trizetto, and Hub International.  He has extensive experience in Israel, having chaired the Apax Israel Investment Committee, co-leading the Bezeq and Tnuva transactions, and serving on the boards of Tnuva and Attenti. Previously, he was a McKinsey consultant, advising telecom and tech clients on strategy and business transformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bonn.