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CEO & Managing Partner CVC

  • London, UK
  • CVC
Rob Lucas is CEO of CVC Capital Partners PLC, a leading global private markets manager focused on private equity, secondaries, credit and infrastructure.
Rob Lucas

Professional Experience

Experience & Expertise That Define Leadership

CVC
CEO & Managing Partner at CVC
  • Jan 1996
  • London,, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • CVC Capital Partners is a global leader in private equity and credit with €200bn of AUM and an international presence spread across 30 local offices. Rob was appointed Managing Partner in 2005.
3i
Director at 3i
  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1996
  • London,, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • Established in 1945, 3i Group plc is a prominent British international private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in London.
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QA Ltd
Board Member at QA Ltd
  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2025

Achievements at this Role

  • QA Ltd is a leading technology and digital skills company, assisting many recognised organisations in developing their technology and digital skills through training courses and work-based learning programmes.
British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
Chairman at British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

Achievements at this Role

  • The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for the venture capital and private equity industry in the United Kingdom. Rob was the Chairman of the BVCA from 2015 to 2016 and sat on the BVCA Council from 2014 to 2017.
Merlin Entertainments Group
Board Member at Merlin Entertainments Group
  • Jan 2013 - May 2015
  • Poole, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • Established in 1998, Merlin Entertainments is the world's largest provider of location-based family entertainment. It creates unforgettable and engaging brand experiences for its guests.
IG Group
Board Member at IG Group
  • Jan 2003 - Oct 2010
  • London,, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • Founded in 1974, IG Group is a provider of digital trading services. The company offers investment and trade potentials to individuals all over the globe. It has offices in 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Kwik Fit Holdings Ltd
Board Member at Kwik Fit Holdings Ltd
  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

Achievements at this Role

  • Kwik Fit provides UK-based customers with automobile insurance and auto repair services, including windscreens, exhausts, tyres, batteries, brakes, and suspension.
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Education & Achievements

A World-Class Academic Journey Paired with Real-World Impact

Imperial College London
Imperial College London
  • Jan 1990 - Mar 2026

Engineering

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Moments That Matter

A Rob Lucas’s career path in photos

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Media & Insights

Amplifying Expertise Through Media

Videos

Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit (2025)
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Rob Lucas

CEO & Managing Partner CVC

  • London, UK
  • CVC
Rob Lucas