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Preqin founder's family office hires Edward Digby as CIO

Caproasia reported the hire and described Digby as an eighteen-year JPMorgan veteran; Private Equity News said he left JPMorgan private banking in late July.

Mark O'Hare, founder of private-markets data provider Preqin, and Lindy O'Hare hired Edward Digby as chief investment officer at their family office, Valhalla Management, Caproasia reported on 25 September. Caproasia described Digby as an eighteen-year JPMorgan veteran.

Private Equity News reported the same day that Digby left JPMorgan private banking in late July and became a director of Valhalla Management Limited. The start date, portfolio mandate and asset figures have not been disclosed.

Reported by the People & Leadership desk from Caproasia, Private Equity News (via Caproasia summary) and Financial News London. Published . Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 1:16 p.m. ET. Corrections

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