General Atlantic Announces 2025 Promotions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–General Atlantic, a leading global investor, today announced that Cornelia Gomez, Hilary Lindemann, Ryan McGrath, Ben Newman, Sudeep Poddar, and Varun Talukdar have been promoted to Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026.

In addition, within investment teams, Jitesh Agarwal, Izkandar Bloy, Andrea Calabro, Naoki Ishigaki, Ajay Mullangi, Andrew Nelson, Armaan Pai, Henry Portwood, Zoe Shi, and Zeev Thepris have been promoted to Principal, and within business operations, Laura Frattaroli, Ahmad Khokher, Viral Naik, and Diana Noto have been promoted to Senior Vice President.

“Our 2025 year-end promotions reflect the strength of General Atlantic’s global team and the ambition that defines us,” said Bill Ford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at General Atlantic. “These talented leaders bring a global perspective, an entrepreneurial approach, and a deep commitment to excellence. Their work advances our strategy and creates long-term value for our portfolio companies and investing clients. We look forward to their contributions in the years ahead.”

Promotions to Managing Director

Cornelia Gomez is based in London and serves as Global Head of Sustainability. Prior to joining General Atlantic in 2022, Gomez was Head of ESG and Sustainability at PAI Partners and served as the Global Coordinator for the International Climate Initiative (iCI), a private equity industry group sponsored by the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment. Previously, she led the Social and Environmental Compliance team at Casino Group.

Hilary Lindemann is based in New York and is a member of the Capital Solutions team, focusing on Growth Equity and Portfolio Management initiatives. She joined General Atlantic in 2011, bringing prior experience from Greenhill & Co., where she was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Restructuring Advisory groups.

Ryan McGrath is based in New York and is a member of the Capital Solutions team, where he leads Private Wealth Capital Solutions. Before joining General Atlantic in 2023, he was a Principal at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) & Co. and previously served as a Director and Head of the U.S. Alternative Investments Sales Desk at UBS.

Ben Newman is based in New York and is a member of the Capital Solutions team, focusing on Growth Equity, Liquidity Solutions, and Co-Investments. Before joining General Atlantic in 2021, he was a Director at Harris Williams in its Private Capital Advisory Group. He began his career as an Associate on PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Transaction Services team.

Sudeep Poddar is based in New York and serves as Head of Valuations. Before joining General Atlantic in 2021, Poddar was a Senior Vice President and Head of Valuation at York Capital Management, and has also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a certified Financial Risk Manager.

Varun Talukdar is based in Mumbai and focuses on the firm’s investments in the India & Asia-Pacific region. Before joining General Atlantic in 2013, he focused on investments in the retail, consumer, and education sectors at Premji Invest. He also brings investing and investment banking experience from roles in Miami and New York.

Promotions to Principal

Jitesh Agarwal, Actis Energy, Mumbai

Izkandar Bloy, Southeast Asia Investment Team, Singapore

Andrea Calabro, EMEA Investment Team, London

Naoki Ishigaki, Capital Solutions, Japan

Ajay Mullangi, Actis Energy, Singapore

Andrew Nelson, Actis Energy, Singapore

Armaan Pai, Healthcare Investment Team, New York

Henry Portwood, Capital Markets, New York

Zoe Shi, China Investment Team, Hong Kong

Zeev Thepris, Latin America Investment Team, Mexico City

Promotions to Senior Vice President

Laura Frattaroli, Legal & Compliance, New York

Ahmad Khokher, Legal & Compliance, London

Diana Noto, Financial Planning & Analysis, Stamford

Viral Naik, Credit Fund Operations, New York

About General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $118 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of September 30, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.

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