News & Insights: 05/06/2025

ICYMI - Antin Infrastructure COO Mélanie Biessy appointed as Interim CFO in board reshuffle, Sean Yajnik joins Macquarie Capital from TD Securities, and Colliers seals the deal with Astris Finance

In today’s newsletter, Energy & Infrastructure Moves has learned that Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, has announced via a press circular that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Astris Infrastructure, LLC ("Astris Finance"), a global investment banking firm specialising in infrastructure and energy transition.

John Kenny (pictured below) Chief Executive Officer, Colliers, commented:

“As we expand our service offering across Asia Pacific, and the globe, we continue to partner with enterprising property related professional services businesses focused on accelerating our client's success. Astris' expertise complements our business, enhancing our ability to serve clients invested in infrastructure assets.”

Also, Macquarie Capital, the advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Sean Yajnik as Head of Digital Infrastructure Advisory - Americas.

Mr. Yajnik will lead Macquarie Capital's expanding digital infrastructure advisory business in the Americas region, partnering with corporate and financial sponsor clients on M&A, capital raising and debt advisory initiatives.

Finally, Antin Infrastructure Partners (Paris: ANTIN) announces that Patrice Schuetz has informed the company that he will step down as Group Chief Financial Officer effective 11 July 2025 to pursue a new professional opportunity outside of Europe.

A search process is underway to appoint Mr. Schuetz's successor. Pending this appointment, Mélanie Biessy, Antin's Chief Operating Officer, will also serve as interim Group CFO to ensure an orderly transition and management continuity.