Advent Strengthens Leadership with Mike Ettling Appointment

Advent International, a prominent global private equity firm, has appointed Mike Ettling as an Operating Partner. Ettling, a leader with over three decades of experience in the enterprise software sector, is expected to leverage his expertise to identify new investment opportunities and enhance initiatives for existing portfolio companies in the technology space. Prior to this appointment, Ettling served as the Executive Chairman of SYSPRO, which Advent acquired, and held various executive roles including CEO of Unit4 and President of SAP SuccessFactors. Eric Wei, Managing Director at Advent, highlighted Ettling's expertise and leadership capabilities, which align with Advent's strategy of empowering high-performing companies. Ettling, who values the synergy between private equity and strategic leadership, aims to contribute significantly to Advent's portfolio success. Advent has a strong track record in the technology sector, with a strategic approach that combines capital infusion with operational expertise to accelerate growth and innovation.