Boston, MA – January 13, 2025 – Berkshire Partners (“Berkshire”), a multi-sector specialist investor in private and public equity, announced today that Jonas Nilsson will be joining the partnership as Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations. Jonas brings to Berkshire extensive expertise and experience in strategic global fundraising.

He joins Berkshire from Cinven where he served as a Partner helping to lead their global fundraising efforts.

Jonas will lead Berkshire’s investor relations strategy and investor partnerships for Private Equity as well as Stockbridge, the firm’s public equity business.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jonas to Berkshire as a partner of the firm,” said Ross Jones, Managing Director, Berkshire Partners. “Jonas's strong track record of leadership and his partnership with global investors align with our firm’s vision and values, and we are confident he will contribute significantly to our ongoing success.”

Jonas holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Political Science from Amherst College, where he graduated with high honors.

About Berkshire Partners

Berkshire Partners is a 100% employee-owned, multi-sector specialist investor in private and public equity. The firm’s private equity team invests in well-positioned, growing companies across business & consumer services, healthcare, industrials, and technology & communications. Berkshire is currently investing from its Fund XI, which held its final closing in 2024 with approximately $7.8 billion in commitments. Since inception, Berkshire Partners has made more than 150 private equity investments and has a strong history of collaborating with management teams to grow the companies in which it invests. The firm's public equity group, Stockbridge, founded in 2007, manages a concentrated portfolio seeking attractive long-term investments. For additional information, visit www.berkshirepartners.com.