David Brett

Dave leads the sourcing, screening, execution, monitoring, and exiting of leveraged buyout co-investments.

Before joining the firm, he served as a senior partner with PPM America Capital Partners, LLC, responsible for marketing to equity sponsors, underwriting buyout co-investments, and managing the underwriting group. He also established their private debt placement group. Prior to PPM, Dave worked with Heller Financial where he structured, originated, and managed a portfolio of LBO debt transactions. He also worked as a senior auditor with KPMG LLP.

Dave is Chair of Adams Street’s Co-Investment Committee and a member of the Executive Committee.