- We are delighted to promote one colleague to Managing Partner and elevate six individuals at the Managing Director level.
- In addition, we are happy to congratulate our 78 colleagues globally who were promoted, representing roles across our investment and corporate teams.
Boston, London, January 7, 2026 – Advent, a leading global private equity investor, is pleased to share several updates to the partnership. This includes naming a new Managing Partner and elevating six individuals at the Managing Director level.
In addition, 78 colleagues across regions have been promoted, reflecting these team members’ dedication to delivering for the firm, our portfolio companies, and our limited partners as we build and transform sustainable businesses.
“These promotions underscore our commitment to cultivating the best talent in the private equity industry,” shared John Maldonado, Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Advent’s Executive Committee. “We’re extremely excited to further strengthen Advent’s leadership group and elevate our colleagues to the partnership in recognition of their extensive contributions.”
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the 78 colleagues promoted this year,” said James Brocklebank, Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Advent’s Executive Committee. “These leaders embody the core of Advent: a relentless drive for excellence, a long-term vision for growth, and a commitment to leading with humility.”
The following colleague was promoted to Managing Partner, helping to shape Advent’s strategic direction:
- Eric Wei, Investment Team (Palo Alto)
Several individuals were promoted to Managing Director:
- Abhishek Chauhan, Investment Team (Boston)
- Hadrien de Bardies, Investment Team (Paris)
- Douglas Hallstrom, Investment Team (London)
- Vasiliki Kardana, Limited Partner Services Group (Athens)
- Milan Kulich, Investment Team (Frankfurt)
In addition, we’re pleased to share that Sarah Smith will join Johanna Barr as Co-Head of the Limited Partner Services Group, in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the team’s strategic work.
About Advent
Advent is a leading global private equity investor committed to working in partnership with management teams, entrepreneurs, and founders to help transform businesses. With 16 offices across five continents, we oversee more than USD $100 billion in assets under management* and have made more nearly 440 investments across 44 countries.
Since our founding in 1984, we have developed specialist market expertise across our five core sectors: business & financial services, consumer, healthcare, industrial, and technology. This approach is bolstered by our deep sub-sector knowledge, which informs every aspect of our investment strategy, from sourcing opportunities to working in partnership with management to execute value creation plans. We bring hands-on operational expertise to enhance and accelerate businesses.
As one of the largest privately-owned partnerships, our 675+ colleagues leverage the full ecosystem of Advent’s global resources, including our Portfolio Support Group, insights provided by industry expert Operating Partners and Operations Advisors, as well as bespoke tools to support and guide our portfolio companies as they seek to achieve their strategic goals.
To learn more, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.
*Assets under management (AUM) as of June 30, 2025. AUM includes assets attributable to Advent advisory clients as well as employee and third-party co-investment vehicles.
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