Los Angeles-based Angeles Equity Partners has appointed Eric Dunn as vice president on its operating team, the firm announced. In this newly created role, Dunn will oversee the evaluation and due diligence of new investment opportunities while driving post-close transformation initiatives across the firm's portfolio companies.

Dunn's appointment signals Angeles Equity's continued expansion of its operational capabilities as it seeks to enhance value creation across its investments. The firm has been actively building out its operating team to support its investment strategy, which focuses on middle-market companies in the industrials and business services sectors.

This strategic hire comes as private equity firms increasingly emphasize operational expertise to drive returns in a competitive deal environment. Dunn's background in operational transformation positions him to play a key role in Angeles Equity's value creation efforts, particularly as the firm navigates a challenging market for new investments.