Infrastructure investment specialists Infranity makes key appointment to work with funders and investors.
Infranity, a leading specialist in infrastructure investments, has appointed Caroline Kragerud to the position of head of distribution and investor relations (managing director). Kragerud will be responsible for Infranity’s sales strategy and client relations and will report to Philippe Benaroya, managing partner and CEO.
Kragerud brings over 20 years of industry experience to the role, having recently held the position of partner and co-head of investor relations and fundraising at Omnes Capital, notably covering the North American and Asian markets. Prior to joining Omnes Capital, Kragerud was responsible for investor relations and fundraising at Cube Infrastructure Managers.
At Infranity, Kragerud joins a highly effective client relations and specialised sales team, bringing her complementary equity expertise and proven fundraising experience with investors in North American, Asian and European markets.
Philippe Benaroya, managing partner and CEO at Infranity, said: “With two decades of experience, Caroline’s deep sector knowledge and her understanding of the value opportunities surrounding the infrastructure market, both in equity and debt, make her an excellent addition to the Infranity team. She has a proven track record of building strong relationships with international investors in Europe, North America, and Asia, which are key regions for Infranity.”
Commenting on her appointment, Caroline Kragerud said: “I am very excited to join Infranity as the company continues to grow and strengthen its position globally. Its commitment to identifying and investing in sustainable and resilient infrastructure assets means that Infranity is ideally positioned to capitalise on the growing demand for high-quality infrastructure investments in Europe and internationally. I look forward to working closely with the team and building strong relationships with our key stakeholders to continue delivering excellent returns to our investors.”
Caroline joins Infranity at a time of significant growth for the company, having recently reached 11.8 billion euros in assets under management. In September 2024, Infranity successfully announced the first close of its Enhanced Return Debt Fund (ERDF) at 1.5 billion euros, attracting considerable interest from sophisticated institutional investors, both existing and new, further strengthening its presence in the sector. Additionally, the company has continued to expand its geographical footprint by opening its first office in North America in October 2024, marking a significant step in accelerating its growth trajectory.
