Warburg Pincus, a leader in private equity growth investing, has announced the appointment of Martyn Curragh as a Senior Advisor in its Technology and Services practice. Curragh will focus on identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, as well as advising portfolio companies on strategies for growth and value creation, particularly in professional and tech-enabled services.

Previously, Curragh served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Portfolio Strategy at PwC. In this role, he was instrumental in enhancing revenue and profitability, optimizing investment processes, and executing significant business divestitures and acquisitions aimed at strategic growth. He also led PwC's U.S. Deals practice, where he expanded capabilities and offerings for both private equity and corporate clients.

Warburg Pincus has a strong investment history in professional and tech-enabled services, with notable investments in companies such as Aztec Group, Specialist Risk Group, and Ensemble Health Partners. The firm is keen to leverage Curragh's expertise to further accelerate its investments in this sector.

Ash Somani, Managing Director and Head of Warburg Pincus's San Francisco office, expressed enthusiasm about Curragh's appointment, highlighting his transformative leadership and ability to drive growth and innovation. King Leung, Principal at Warburg Pincus, echoed this sentiment, noting that Curragh will be a valuable advisor for both current and future portfolio companies.

Curragh himself expressed excitement about joining Warburg Pincus, recognizing the firm’s strong focus on growth and its extensive experience in services investing. He emphasized the current investment climate, driven by trends in generative AI, outsourcing, and the demand for sector-specific expertise. Curragh looks forward to collaborating with management teams to foster profitable growth and explore new investment avenues in tech-enabled services.

Curragh is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and holds an undergraduate degree in economics from Queen's University of Belfast.