Humphrey Battcock

Humphrey Battcock was previously  head of Europe of Advent International, which he joined in 1994.

Advent International is one of the world’s leading private equity firms with operations in 10 countries. During his tenure, the firm increased its assets under management from £200 million to £30 billion. Prior to Advent, Humphrey was at Trinity Capital Partners, a UK-focused, technology venture capital firm.

Humphrey is a chartered accountant, with an MBA from London Business School, an MSc from London School of Economics and a Physics degree from Cambridge University.

Humphrey is a panel member of the Competition and Market Authority and a member of the government’s Industrial Advisory Board, Cambridge University’s Campaign Board and the Downing College Investment Committee. He is a trustee of Sadler’s Wells, the What Works Centre for Homelessness Impact and the Institute for Research in Schools