Ara Partners Hires Annabelle Berkman as Human Resources Business Partner

Ara Partners, a global private equity firm with $6.2 billion in assets under management that builds and scales companies driving industrial decarbonization, has appointed Annabelle Berkman as Human Resources Business Partner. Ara Partners partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

In her role as HRBP, Annabelle will work closely with senior leadership to drive business outcomes, develop and implement HR strategies, and provide expert guidance on HR related matters. She will be a key partner in creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the growth and development of team members. Annabelle will report to the company’s Head of HR, Colin Dicke.

Annabelle joins Ara Partners from 24M Technologies where she served as HR Manager for almost five years. She has held various HR managerial roles at companies including QuickPivot and The Bridgespan Group. Annabelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration and Management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Founded in 2017, Ara Partners is a global private equity and infrastructure firm dedicated to decarbonizing the industrial economy. Ara seeks to build, scale, and optimize companies with significant decarbonization impact across the industrial and manufacturing, chemicals and materials, energy efficiency and fuels, and food and agriculture sectors. The company operates from offices in Houston, Boston, Dublin, and Washington, D.C. As of December 31, 2024, Ara Partners had approximately $6.2 billion of assets under management.