David Zug joined HarbourVest's direct investment team in late 2005 and focuses on originating, evaluating, and executing direct investments in operating companies in growth equity, buyout, and mezzanine transactions. David has been involved in several of the Firm's direct investments, including Adesa, Del Monte, HealthGrades, GTS CE, MYOB, PartnerRe, RCN, SafeNet, Sidera Networks, and Sun Products.
David's most recent prior experience includes four years at The Monitor Group, the international strategy consulting firm, where he focused on growth strategies for Fortune 500 clients, rapid-cycle company diligence for private equity clients, and deal sourcing for Monitor's affiliated buyout fund. His previous professional experience also includes Deutsche Bank, Camp Dresser & McKee, and Outward Bound.
David received a BA (cum laude) from Dartmouth College in 1994 and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia in 2001.
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