Ardea Partners has announced the acquisition of a Managing Director from PJT Partners to bolster its secondaries advisory team. The new hire will focus on expanding Ardea’s footprint in private equity secondary markets, providing clients with enhanced deal sourcing, due diligence, and transaction execution capabilities.

This move comes amid a broader trend of talent shifts between advisory and buy‑side firms, as the secondary market continues to grow in size and complexity. Ardea’s leadership believes that adding seasoned expertise from a top boutique like PJT will strengthen its relationships with institutional investors and fund managers.

The appointment underscores the importance of deep sector knowledge and robust networks in navigating secondary transactions. Clients can expect more sophisticated advisory services, tailored strategies, and access to a wider range of opportunities as Ardea leverages the new hire’s experience and industry connections.