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Henry Costa Partners Strengthens Its Leadership Team

On March 2, 2026, Henry Costa Partners, a leading independent merchant bank focused on the financial services sector, made headlines with its announcement of two key appointments aimed at propelling the firm into its next growth phase. Jeanie Kim and Katherine Rainwood joined the company as partners, with Kim at the helm of the Advice and Principal Investment business segment, while Rainwood takes on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

These strategic appointments come on the heels of a significant capital increase for Henry Costa's subsidiaries, completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. This effort received backing from multiple prominent private and institutional investors, including one of the world’s largest banking conglomerates. Notable individual investors also include Dr. Nikolaus von Bomhard, the current chairman of the board at Munich Re and former CEO of the global reinsurance leader recognized in the Insurance Hall of Fame, and William J. Wheeler, former Vice Chairman and President at Athene Holding and ex-President of the Americas at MetLife, who currently serves on the boards of Evercore Inc. and Ethos Life, Inc.

Henrik Matsen, a partner at Henry Costa, commented, "These appointments reflect the quality of talent we attract and the trust our investors have in what we are building. The financial services industry is evolving rapidly across Europe, with the roles of banks, insurers, and other institutional investors being redefined within the capital provision ecosystem. We are confident that our top-notch technical and structural capabilities, coupled with a principled mindset and a business model aligned with all our clients, partners, and investors, will enable us to play a significant role. That is what defines a merchant bank for us. Jeanie and Katherine bring invaluable experiences and skills that our business associates expect from us."

Senior Appointments

Jeanie Kim - Partner

Jeanie Kim joins Henry Costa as a Partner, bringing an illustrious career to the position. Previously, she was the Managing Director and Group Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at HSBC Holdings plc, where she was responsible for overseeing global buy and sell transactions in regulated sectors such as banking, insurance, and asset management. Her extensive experience includes managing complex cross-border transactions as well as separation and integration processes.

In her new role, Kim, based in London, will lead the company’s advisory and principal investment platform, drastically expanding Henry Costa's service offerings to financial institutions.

Katherine Rainwood - Partner and Chief Operating Officer

Katherine Rainwood steps into the role of Partner and COO at Henry Costa on a seconded basis, bringing a wealth of experience in private fund formation, fund financing, and institutional structuring from her previous role at Gowling WLG, an international law firm highly ranked for public funds. Before joining Henry Costa, she was a partner at the US law firm Paul Hastings in London, where she advised numerous leading private credit companies across the US and Europe. Her expertise encompasses fund structuring in credit and private equity, particularly in guiding US managers to establish European platforms.

Rainwood will spearhead the development of operational, governance, and structural infrastructure across Henry Costa’s comprehensive platform.

About Henry Costa Partners

Henry Costa Partners Limited is known as an independent merchant bank specializing in the financial services sector. The firm operates as a principal investor, partner, and advisor to insurance companies, banks, investment managers, and other institutional investors across capital markets and advisory segments.

An alignment of interests is foundational to the firm’s philosophy. Henry Costa and its team aim for complete alignment with their clients and stand ready to commit capital for advisory and proposal purposes when possible. The firm prides itself on being a reliable, fair, and trustworthy long-term partner, embodying values of integrity, humility, and collaborative spirit.

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