Stephan Scholl Joins Advent International as Operating Partner
Investor - People | May 12, 2025 | Advent International
Advent International, the prominent global private equity firm, has appointed Stephan Scholl as an Operating Partner to focus on transformative opportunities across sectors. Scholl is expected to collaborate with Advent's team and portfolio companies in identifying, sourcing, and executing new deals while enhancing value creation initiatives. John DiCola, Managing Director at Advent, expressed excitement over Scholl's addition, highlighting his robust expertise in enterprise software and digital transformation as a key asset. Scholl, who most recently served as CEO at Alight Solutions, led its digital transformation and successful public offering. His past roles include serving as President at Infor and senior positions at Oracle. Scholl expressed enthusiasm about joining Advent, emphasizing the firm's disciplined investment approach and the opportunity to work on strategic execution and growth-driven initiatives.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Enterprise Software
Geography
- Global – Advent International is a large, globally active private equity firm with operations spanning across several continents and countries.
Industry
- Private Equity – The sector in which Advent International operates as a private equity firm, focusing on transforming businesses by partnering with management teams.
- Enterprise Software – Relevant due to Stephan Scholl's extensive background in this sector, including leadership positions at Alight Solutions and Infor.
Financials
- USD $91 billion – Assets under management by Advent International as of December 31, 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephan Scholl | Operating Partner | Person | Appointed by Advent International to focus on transformational opportunities. |
| Advent International | Private Equity Firm | Company | A globally recognized private equity investor with extensive experience across multiple sectors. |
| Alight Solutions | Previous Employer | Company | A provider of cloud-based digital human capital and business solutions, where Scholl served as CEO. |
| Infor | Previous Employer | Company | An enterprise software company where Scholl held the position of President. |
| Koch Industries | Acquirer | Company | Acquired Infor, demonstrating Scholl's successful exit strategy at Infor. |