“This notion of building better businesses over the long term – by being partners with management teams to achieve their potential – that’s certainly been a critical element of our purpose.”
Historically, the purpose of the private investment industry – whether public or private – has been simply to achieve a return. Bain’s John Connaughton joins the podcast to discuss how to break that stereotype, both within his organization and across the industry as a whole. Topics include:
- How mission and purpose drive its investment process and its dialogue with companies
- How Bain is improving the sustainability of its portfolio, including highlights of their latest ESG report
- Diversity and inclusivity in the private equity industry
- The history of Bain’s focus on philanthropy and community engagement, and more
About John Connaughton
John Connaughton is the Global Head of Bain Capital Private Equity and Co-Managing Partner of Bain Capital, a leading private investment firm with offices on four continents and approximately $160 billion in assets under management.
Since joining the firm in 1989, Mr. Connaughton has worked on a number of prominent healthcare and technology/media investments. He currently sits on the board of IQVIA Holdings and previously served on the boards of Air Medical Group Holdings, BPL (Bio Products Laboratory) Holdings, Grupo Notre Dame Intermedica, HCA Healthcare, ProSiebenSat.1, Warner Chilcott plc, Warner Music Group and several others. He also serves as a member of the Boston Celtics’ investor group and Board of Directors.
Prior to joining Bain Capital, Mr. Connaughton was a strategy consultant at Bain & Company. He has over three decades of experience as a private equity investor.
About Bain Capital
Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading multi-asset alternative investment firms. Its global team aligns its interests with those of its investors and partners for lasting impact. Learn more.
