Andrew Given, former partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has joined growth equity firm General Atlantic (GA) as a Senior Vice President. In this role, Given will provide financial expertise to the firm and its portfolio companies as part of its global Resources Group, with specific focus on GA’s investments in Europe.
GA’s Resources Group consists of several experienced executives who provide functional expertise to the firm’s investment teams and portfolio companies in a number of areas including technology, finance, operations, global delivery and human capital. GA’s investment strategy is characterised by its active value-added approach to building growth companies in partnership with management.
John Bernstein (pictured), managing director and head of General Atlantic in Europe, says: “We have known Andrew for many years and are very excited that he has joined the GA team. He brings extensive financial expertise and regional knowledge that will help us as we continue to assess new investments and work with our portfolio companies to accelerate their growth."
Prior to joining General Atlantic, Given was a partner with PwC in their Transaction Services Group in London. He was responsible for coordinating and delivering deal advisory services to a number of major private equity investors, including General Atlantic. He also led PwC’s Telecoms, Media and Technology industry group and completed two-year secondments to New York and Zurich. He has an MA in Engineering from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.
Given says: “GA is known for its focus on growth companies and its ability to add value to its investments across a number of strategic and functional areas. I look forward to joining both GA’s European team and the global network the firm has assembled to drive growth at its global portfolio companies and connect with the most compelling new business opportunities around the world.”
