Douglas C. Grissom
About Douglas C. Grissom
Douglas C. Grissom: Managing Director at Madison Dearborn Partners
Douglas C. Grissom is the Managing Director of Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC. With a rich career in investment and private equity, he contributes to the strategic direction and oversight of the firm's investment activities. His role at Madison Dearborn Partners involves identifying potential investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and delivering value to stakeholders. Grissom brings substantial experience from his tenure at other leading firms to his current position.
Professional Background of Douglas C. Grissom
Douglas C. Grissom has a distinguished professional background that includes impactful roles in several top-tier firms. Prior to his current position, he worked at Bain Capital in private equity, where he honed his skills in investment strategy and financial analysis. He also gained valuable experience at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, and at Goldman Sachs, where he was involved in high-level financial operations. These roles have provided him with a robust foundation in both strategic consulting and financial management.
Douglas C. Grissom's Board Memberships
Douglas C. Grissom serves on the Boards of Directors for several prominent organizations. He is a board member for BlueCat Networks, CoVant Technologies II, and Fleet Complete, contributing his expertise in corporate governance and strategic oversight. His former board roles include prestigious companies such as @stake, Aderant, Asurion, Cbeyond, Fieldglass, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, Intelsat, LGS Innovations, Lightspeed Systems, LinQuest Corporation, and Neoworld. His extensive board membership experience reflects his depth of knowledge in technology, finance, and corporate strategy.
Non-Profit and Educational Boards Douglas C. Grissom Serves On
In addition to his corporate roles, Douglas C. Grissom is actively involved in various non-profit and educational boards. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Amherst College and is a board member at the Harvard Business School Fund Council. His commitment to education is further demonstrated by his roles at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Beyond education, Grissom contributes to cultural and community institutions by serving on the boards of the Lincoln Park Zoo, METROsquash, and the Museum of Science and Industry. These roles highlight his dedication to advancing educational and community initiatives.