U.S. Lower Middle Market Private Equity

John is a Partner at HighVista Strategies where he co-leads the Private Equity strategy and is a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business. John had joined abrdn in 2015 from the FLAG Capital Management heritage team where he held a role of Principal. Prior to joining FLAG in 2010, John was a Principal at Berkshire Partners. Previously, he worked at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners as a Senior Analyst-Private Equity. He began his career with Credit Suisse First Boston as a Financial Analyst in the Investment Banking division. John received a BA from Middlebury College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Scott is a Partner at HighVista Strategies where he co-leads the firm’s Private Equity strategy and is a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business. Scott had joined abrdn in 2015 from the FLAG Capital Management heritage team where he held a similar role as Partner and Head of the Private Equity strategy. Prior to joining FLAG in 2007, Scott was a Principal at Portico Capital LLC, and a Senior Associate at J.H. Whitney & Co. Previously, he worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. Scott received a BA from Colby College and an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.

Whit is a Managing Director at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity strategy and is a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business. Whit is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including portfolio construction and the due diligence and ongoing monitoring of existing and prospective fund commitments, co-investments, and secondaries. Prior to joining abrdn in 2016, Whit had worked at SL Capital Partners, and previously, he was an Investment Analyst at the University of Pennsylvania endowment allocating to private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund opportunities. Whit received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Villanova University.

Rob is a Managing Director at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity strategy and is a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business. Rob is primarily responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing direct co-investments and fund commitments. Rob joined abrdn in 2018 and has spent most of his career in private equity and corporate strategy. Before joining abrdn, Rob held roles in Corporate Development and Strategy at TripAdvisor. Prior to that, Rob was a Vice President at Altamont Capital Partners, an Associate at Golden Gate Capital, and a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. Rob received a BS from Johns Hopkins University and an MS from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Ryan is a Managing Director at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity strategy and is a member of the Private Equity Investment Committee. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business and is responsible for sourcing, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of both fund investments and direct co-investments. Ryan held a similar role at abrdn where he joined in 2015 following the acquisition of FLAG Capital Management, LLC. Prior to joining FLAG in 2008, Ryan worked for Alliance Consulting Group as a Consultant, where he executed both pre-transaction diligence and post-transaction operations for private equity-backed companies. Ryan received a BS from the University of Virginia with High Distinction.

Andrew is a Vice President at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity strategy. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business and is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and monitoring HighVista’s Private Equity investments. Prior to joining HighVista, Andrew held a similar role at abrdn, where he had joined in 2018 from Meketa Investment Group where he was an Investment Associate. Andrew received a BS, magna cum laude, from Babson College.

Jordan is a Vice President at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity strategy. He joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business and is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and monitoring HighVista’s Private Equity investments. Prior to joining HighVista, Jordan held a similar role at abrdn, where he had joined in 2018 from the Partners Healthcare Investment Office where he was an Investment Analyst. Prior to that, Jordan worked for Performance Equity Management as a Financial Analyst. Jordan received a BS from Fairfield University.

Ross is an Associate at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity Strategy. He is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and monitoring HighVista’s Private Equity investments. Prior to joining HighVista in 2024, Ross worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at Landmark Management, LLC. Ross received a BA from St. Lawrence University.

Katie is a Portfolio Analyst at HighVista Strategies within the Private Equity team. She joined HighVista in 2023 as part of its acquisition of the abrdn US private markets business. Katie is responsible for providing investment and business support to the Private Equity team. This includes monitoring existing investments and portfolios, designing and managing custom portfolio analytics, and assisting in preparation for investor meetings including the firm’s annual LP conference. Katie held a similar role at abrdn, where she joined in 2018 from Brown Brothers Harriman. Previously, Katie worked at SCS Financial and JP Morgan. Katie received a BA from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Hailey is an Associate at HighVista Strategies focused on the firm’s Private Equity strategy. She is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and monitoring HighVista’s Private Equity investments. Prior to joining HighVista in 2024, Hailey worked in investment banking for Chestnut Partners. Hailey received a BA from Colby College.