Coller Capital names James Peoples Head of Northern Europe Private Wealth Distribution
8 SEPT, 2025
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
Coller Capital, a leading global player in private market secondaries, has appointed James Peoples as Director and Head of Northern Europe Private Wealth Distribution within its Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (PWSS) team in London.
Bringing over 15 years of experience in private markets, Mr. Peoples previously held senior roles at Franklin Templeton, CQS, Muzinich, BlueBay Asset Management, and Goldman Sachs. In his new role, he will report to Boris Maeder, Head of International Private Wealth Distribution, and help strengthen Coller Capital’s presence in Northern Europe.
This move continues Coller Capital’s expansion of its PWSS business, following recent senior appointments in Southern Europe and the DACH region. Since its launch in 2023, the PWSS division has grown to around 70 professionals globally leveraging the expertise of Coller’s broader international platform.
Since launching our first evergreen fund in 2024, we’ve seen remarkable interest in our secondaries strategies from private wealth investors globally. The UK and Europe are home to many highly sophisticated investors, who are constantly seeking more efficient and diversified ways to put their capital to work. We are thrilled to welcome James, whose deep experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence and enhance our support to clients across the Northern European market. James’ experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our client support across Northern Europe.
Boris Maeder, Managing Director and Head of International Private Wealth Distribution
I’m delighted to join Coller Capital at such a pivotal time for the firm and the secondaries market as a whole. A true pioneer in secondaries, with a longstanding reputation for innovation and strong performance, Coller is exceptionally well placed to serve the growing appetite among investors seeking private market solutions. Secondaries should be a core component of a diversified and resilient alternative portfolio.
James People, Director, Head of Northern Europe Private Wealth Distribution
