Christopher North

Christopher North is a highly experienced Managing Partner and Head of Europe at L Catterton, the world's largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Based in London, he plays a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing growth opportunities within the consumer sector across the European market. His extensive background, including a significant tenure as CEO of Amazon UK and Director of Amazon EU Media, provides him with deep insights into digital consumer trends, e-commerce, and brand building, which are critical assets for L Catterton's investment strategy.

L Catterton operates with an impressive global footprint, managing approximately $35 billion of equity capital across various fund strategies. The firm is renowned for its strategic partnerships with management teams, aiming to foster substantial growth in consumer companies worldwide. Their investment approach spans various stages, including growth equity and larger buyout transactions. For growth equity, L Catterton typically deploys equity investments ranging from $50 million to $400 million, targeting high-growth, emerging, and established consumer businesses.

For more mature, leading middle-market consumer companies, L Catterton's buyout strategy involves equity investments that can range from $100 million up to $750 million. This broad range demonstrates the firm's capacity to engage with companies at different scales of development within the consumer landscape. Christopher North's leadership in Europe ensures that the firm leverages its global expertise and substantial capital to support innovative and disruptive consumer brands in the region, helping them scale and achieve market leadership. His focus on the consumer space, particularly with his digital background, makes him a key figure in L Catterton's efforts to capitalize on evolving consumer behaviors and market dynamics.