Michael White

Michael White is a Principal at Advent International, a private equity firm. He joined Advent International in 2019, initially as a Vice President before being promoted to his current role as Principal.1

Background and Education

Michael White has an impressive educational background:

• MBA from Harvard Business School, where he graduated with Distinction1
• Honors Business Administration degree with an Ivey Scholar designation from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario1
• BBA from York University - Schulich School of Business

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Advent International, Michael's career included:

• Vice President at TPG Capital from 2016 to 2018, focusing on investments in retail, consumer, and leisure sectors12
• Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company from 2011 to 20122

Current Roles

In addition to his position at Advent International, Michael holds several board positions:

• Director at Olaplex Holdings, Inc. since 20192
• Director at Orveon Global US LLC2

Past Board Experience

Michael previously served as a Director at First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. from 2019 to 2023.2

Expertise

Throughout his career, Michael has gained extensive experience in:

• Private equity investing
• Business strategy
• Retail and consumer sectors
• Board leadership

His diverse background in consulting, private equity, and board roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in business development and investment strategies.