4Pines Fund Services chooses McDonnell
19 November 2025 US
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4Pines Fund Services has appointed Mike McDonnell as principal and head of business development to lead strategic growth and new client engagement initiatives.
In his new position, McDonnell will drive 4Pines' business development strategy, cultivating new client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and positioning the firm as a high-value partner to alternative asset managers.
McDonnell brings more than two decades of experience in private capital finance and operations.
Most recently, he served as a chief financial officer at Thomas H Lee Partners, overseeing all aspects of finance, accounting, and internal controls.
Earlier in his career, McDonnell held roles at Alvarez and Marsal and PwC, advising private equity and corporate clients on financial due diligence and transactions.
McDonnell, comments: “The firm’s client-first approach, deep private capital expertise, and technology forward model are designed to meet the evolving needs of private equity sponsors. I’m excited to join this exceptional team and contribute to its continued growth."
Mike Trinkaus, CEO of 4Pines, adds: “Mike’s appointment underscores our commitment to empowering GPs with the talent, tools, and service model needed to achieve differentiated outcomes.
“His experience and leadership will be instrumental in advancing our high-touch, performance-driven approach.”
In his new position, McDonnell will drive 4Pines' business development strategy, cultivating new client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and positioning the firm as a high-value partner to alternative asset managers.
McDonnell brings more than two decades of experience in private capital finance and operations.
Most recently, he served as a chief financial officer at Thomas H Lee Partners, overseeing all aspects of finance, accounting, and internal controls.
Earlier in his career, McDonnell held roles at Alvarez and Marsal and PwC, advising private equity and corporate clients on financial due diligence and transactions.
McDonnell, comments: “The firm’s client-first approach, deep private capital expertise, and technology forward model are designed to meet the evolving needs of private equity sponsors. I’m excited to join this exceptional team and contribute to its continued growth."
Mike Trinkaus, CEO of 4Pines, adds: “Mike’s appointment underscores our commitment to empowering GPs with the talent, tools, and service model needed to achieve differentiated outcomes.
“His experience and leadership will be instrumental in advancing our high-touch, performance-driven approach.”
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