Private Equity

CVC co-founder eyes move to Milan

Relocation for the private equity tycoon would mark one of the highest-profile departures yet from the UK to a more tax-friendly jurisdiction

CVC’s Rolly van Rappard could join peers who have left the City
CVC’s Rolly van Rappard could join peers who have left the City Photo: Getty Images

One of Britain’s wealthiest private equity bosses is planning to relocate to Italy amid a tax crackdown in the UK.

Rolly van Rappard, the billionaire co-founder of buyout giant CVC Capital Partners, is weighing up a move from London to Milan, according to people familiar with the matter.

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