LONDON, Oct. 10, 2022 (PRNewswire) — Appian Capital Advisory LLP (“Appian”), renowned for its long-term, value-focused private equity funds investing exclusively in mining and related sectors, has announced the appointment of Antti Grönlund as Managing Director of Private Equity. In this key role, Antti will lead the finance team and oversee the company’s private equity investments.
Antti brings 18 years of transaction experience, with a decade dedicated to the energy and natural resources sectors. Based in London, he will be instrumental in shaping Appian’s investment strategy, including the origination, evaluation, structuring, execution, and monitoring of private equity investments.

Before joining Appian, Antti served as Head of Energy & Resources at Triton Partners, a private equity firm, and held investment roles at First Reserve and Quadrangle Capital, focusing on industrial and infrastructure businesses. He began his career at JPMorgan, where he gained valuable experience in investment banking across both London and New York.

Antti holds an MSc degree from the Helsinki School of Economics and a joint CEMS Management Master’s degree from the Helsinki School of Economics and the London School of Economics.

Michael W. Scherb, Founder and CEO of Appian, stated, “Antti’s appointment significantly enhances our finance team and exemplifies our ongoing success in attracting top-tier private equity talent. His extensive background in energy and natural resources will be vital as we pursue our growth objectives in the coming years.”

Expressing his enthusiasm, Antti Grönlund remarked, “I am thrilled to join Appian, a recognized leader in mining asset investments and related infrastructure. The company’s innovative approach and strategic leadership set it apart in the sector. I look forward to collaborating with the finance team and Michael to advance Appian’s business strategy.”