The Ladder

Megan Kneipp joined Blue Point Capital Partners as head of business development. She will be responsible for overseeing new deal origination, strengthening investment banking relationships, and supporting acquisition sourcing. Prior to joining Blue Point, Kneipp was vice president of business development at CenterOak Partners.

Peter Jaffe was appointed managing director of Gordon Brothers Finance Company, where he will lead the U.K. and European financing platform from London. Jaffe brings over 20 years of experience from previous roles, including managing director at JPMorgan and, most recently, founding partner of Grovepoint Credit.

Sean Windsor has been appointed partner at BDO in the firm’s New York and New Jersey office. Windsor has more than 30 years of experience in investment banking, auditing and private industry. He was previously managing director of BDO’s New York office.

Tim Smith has joined Dixon Hughes Goodman as valuation services principal. Smith has over 20 years of experience in both the United States and Europe. Previously, he was managing partner and founder of QueensGate Corporate Finance.

Marie Bruzo has been appointed partner in BDO’s New York and New Jersey office. She has more than 13 years of experience in the technology,  franchise, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing and distribution industries. Burzo is part of BDO’s Retail and Consumer Products group and previously was a director in BDO’s New Jersey office.

Cristina Rubbo joined Watermill Group as director of finance. She will be responsible for managing the corporate accounting and finance function and supporting Watermill’s investors. Previously, Rubbo served as manager of corporate finance at Bain Capital LP.

Scott Oudheusden joined Watermill Group as senior associate. He will be responsible for evaluation, due diligence and execution of possible transactions. Oudheusden joins Watermill from Stadium Capital Management.

Suzanne Burke has joined Ravinia Capital as senior director. Burke brings over 30 years of experience in public and corporate accounting, credit management and turnaround consulting. She spent the past several years at Cole Taylor Bank as special assets portfolio manager and as commercial and asset-based lending credit officer.