Finquest Strengthens Executive Team with COO, CRO, and CCO Appointments to Accelerate Global Growth

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Finquest, a global leader in AI-powered private company data and M&A deal sourcing, has appointed Co-founder and former CRO Gerard Belicha as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Clive Cooper as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), and Aryanish Kapadia as Chief Customer Officer (CCO), a new role.

These appointments reflect Finquest's continued focus on operational excellence, commercial performance, and client value as it scales globally. The CRO and CCO will report to the COO.

"The time was right," said Gerard Belicha, COO. "We've built strong teams and solid foundations. Clive and Aryanish have been key to that growth - demonstrating leadership, professionalism, and deep commitment to our mission. With them in these roles, I can focus on strategic priorities that will accelerate how we operate, serve, and scale. I'm excited for what's ahead and confident they'll leave a lasting mark on the business."

Clive Cooper, formerly Global Head of Private Equity at Finquest, brings over a decade of commercial leadership in the private equity ecosystem. He previously held senior roles at SourceScrub, Ansarada, and S&P Capital IQ, leading teams and driving growth across markets.

Cooper, CRO, commented that "This transition marks an exciting juncture for Finquest as we continue to build momentum in North America and accelerate our mission to improve deal sourcing. I'm proud of our phenomenal global team and look forward to working with Aryanish to unlock even greater client value."

Aryanish Kapadia, a CPA with investment banking experience at JPMorgan and Citigroup, has led research and client delivery at Finquest for six years. She's known for strategic insight, operational discipline, and deep client understanding.

Kapadia, CCO, noted that "Coming from a background in investment banking and advisory, Finquest's approach immediately resonated with me. I've seen our delivery model evolve - but always anchored in client impact. I'm excited to step into a role that puts me at the center of that evolution and continue working with a global team that shares that commitment."

Tanguy Lesselin, CEO and Co-founder, summarized with:
"These leadership changes reflect where we are - strategically focused, operationally ready, and driven by a team that deeply understands our clients and mission. Gerard has been central to our commercial strategy from day one. His new role enables him to drive key strategic initiatives across the business, while Clive and Aryanish step into roles they are exceptionally qualified to lead, helping us deepen focus across both revenue growth and client success."

These appointments strengthen Finquest's Management Committee, comprising CEO Tanguy Lesselin, CTO Daoyuan Li, CRO Clive Cooper, CCO Aryanish Kapadia, and COO Gerard Belicha.

About Finquest

Finquest delivers proprietary deal sourcing solutions for Private Equity and Corporates, combining advanced AI with a global database of 200M+ private companies. Its offerings include Cofinder, a self-serve platform built on Finquest's AI infrastructure, helping M&A professionals identify and connect with off-market opportunities others miss.

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