Levine Leichtman Capital Partners LLC named Josh Kaufman managing director.

He will be based in London and will focus on structured equity investments across the U.K. and Northern Europe.

Kaufman worked at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners from 2011 to 2016 and is rejoining the company from Inflexion Private Equity Partners, where he was a partner.

Levine Leichtman invests in various sectors including franchising, professional services, education and engineered products.