Harsha Marti
About Harsha Marti
Harsha Marti serves as the Managing Director and General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC and has extensive experience in private equity transactions. He also holds the position of Board Co-Chair at Brooklyn Community Foundation and has been involved in various legal and strategic roles throughout his career.
Work at Warburg Pincus
Harsha Marti currently serves as Managing Director and General Counsel at Warburg Pincus LLC, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience with the firm, having previously worked as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel from 2007 to 2014, and as Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities include managing the legal team and overseeing the legal and strategic aspects of forming private equity funds. His tenure at Warburg Pincus spans over a decade, reflecting his deep involvement in private equity transactions.
Education and Expertise
Harsha Marti holds a JD/MBA from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where he studied Finance and Strategy from 1999 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering with a minor in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studying there from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in private equity transactions, including M&A, fund secondaries, and GP-led strategic transactions.
Background
Harsha Marti began his career as a Management Associate at Citibank from 1997 to 1998. He then transitioned to Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he worked as an Associate from 2002 to 2007. Following this, he joined Warburg Pincus LLC, where he held various positions over several years. In addition to his corporate roles, he has been involved with the Brooklyn Community Foundation as Board Co-Chair since 2020 and has served as a Law Board Member at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law since 2018.
Achievements
Harsha Marti has over 20 years of experience in private equity transactions and has spent 15 years serving as a board member for not-for-profit organizations. His work has focused on helping these organizations navigate through critical transitions. His leadership roles in both corporate and non-profit sectors highlight his commitment to strategic development and governance.