Berkshire Partners has announced the appointment of Jonas Nilsson as Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations, effective January 13, 2025. Based in Boston, Berkshire is a specialist investor in both private and public equity sectors. Nilsson joins the firm with a wealth of experience in global fundraising, having previously served as a Partner at Cinven, where he played a key role in their fundraising initiatives.

In his new role, Nilsson will oversee Berkshire's investor relations strategy and manage partnerships for both the Private Equity and Stockbridge, the firm’s public equity division. Ross Jones, Managing Director at Berkshire, expressed enthusiasm about Nilsson's appointment, highlighting his strong leadership skills and successful collaborations with global investors. Jones believes Nilsson's experience aligns well with Berkshire's vision and will significantly contribute to the firm's success.

Jonas Nilsson holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Political Science from Amherst College, where he graduated with high honors. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in the investment sector.

Berkshire Partners is a fully employee-owned firm that focuses on investing in a variety of sectors, including business and consumer services, healthcare, industrials, and technology and communications. The firm is currently investing from its Fund XI, which closed in 2024 with approximately $7.8 billion in commitments. Since its inception, Berkshire has made over 150 private equity investments, emphasizing collaboration with management teams to foster growth in their portfolio companies.

The firm’s public equity group, Stockbridge, was established in 2007 and manages a concentrated portfolio aimed at long-term investment opportunities. For more information about Berkshire Partners, interested parties can visit their website.