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Ray Bingham
managing director at General Atlantic Partners
Ray Bingham is a seasoned business executive and investor with over 35 years of experience in technology, private equity, and venture capital. He served as a Managing Director at General Atlantic, a global private equity firm, from November 2006 to 2015.123 During his time at General Atlantic, Bingham co-headed the company's Palo Alto office and led investment activities.3
Prior to joining General Atlantic, Bingham held several high-profile positions in the technology industry:
- Executive Chairman of Cadence Design Systems Inc. (May 2004 - July 2005)
- President and CEO of Cadence Design Systems Inc. (April 1999 - May 2004)
- Executive Vice President and CFO of Cadence Design Systems Inc. (April 1993 - April 1999)1
Bingham's educational background includes:
- BSc (Hons) in Economics from Weber State University
- MBA from Harvard Business School
- Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Weber State University23
Throughout his career, Bingham has served on the boards of numerous prominent companies, including:
- Oracle Corporation (Lead Director)
- Flextronics International Ltd. (Chairman)
- Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (Executive Chairman)
- TriNet Group Inc. (Chairman)12
Currently, Bingham is the Co-Founder and Founding Partner at Canyon Bridge Capital Partners, Inc., a position he has held since 2015.23 His expertise spans areas such as mergers and acquisitions, global trade, and venture capital.3
Bingham is also known for his involvement in educational and environmental causes. He is the founder of the Silicon Valley Education Foundation and serves as a board member of the National Parks Conservation Association.2