Partners Group Holding AG announced that, two current independent Board members will retire from the Board, effective 13 May 2020. Patrick Ward, UK and Middle East Chairman, retires after seven years as an independent Board member; he is expected to become a senior advisor to the firm, with a focus on corporate development in the UK and client relationships in the UK and Middle East. Michelle Felman departs after four years as an independent Board member; she is also expected to become a senior advisor to Partners Group in conjunction with the firm's real estate business development activities.