New York, NY, December 2025 — Lee Equity Partners, LLC, a leading middle-market private equity firm, has announced the appointment of Lane Shriner McPhillips as Head of Human Capital. In this strategic leadership role, Lane will oversee the firm’s human capital strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives, supporting both the firm and its portfolio companies in driving sustainable performance and growth.
Lane brings over two decades of experience in human resources, organizational management, and leadership consulting across private equity, financial services, and investment management sectors. Her expertise lies in aligning people strategies with business objectives, fostering high-performance cultures, and enhancing leadership capabilities across organizations.
Prior to joining Lee Equity Partners, Lane served as Principal and Head of Human Capital at Lightyear Capital, where she built comprehensive talent frameworks and led strategic HR transformation initiatives. She also worked as Director of Office Administration at CI Capital Partners and held senior administrative leadership roles at MKP Capital Management and Arrowgrass Capital Partners, overseeing HR operations, compliance, and organizational culture initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Lane held human resources and compliance leadership positions at G.C. Andersen Partners and began her professional journey as a Senior Paralegal at Eaton and Van Winkle LLP, gaining strong grounding in corporate governance and regulatory processes. Most recently, she also served as a Partnering Consultant with Focus Consulting Group, advising senior executives on leadership alignment and organizational performance.
At Lee Equity Partners, Lane’s appointment underscores the firm’s focus on investing not only in exceptional businesses but also in the talent that powers them — reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation and people-driven growth.
About Lee Equity Partners, LLC
Founded in 2006, Lee Equity Partners, LLC is a New York-based middle-market private equity firm that partners with entrepreneurs, founders, and management teams in the financial and healthcare services sectors. With nearly two decades of experience, the firm leverages a thematic-based investment strategy and deep sector expertise to identify opportunities for operational excellence and scalable growth. Lee Equity’s disciplined investment approach and strong partnerships with leadership teams have helped build multiple market-leading businesses across North America.
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