Brendan Scollans
About Brendan Scollans
Brendan Scollans serves as the Co-Head of the GI Data Infrastructure Fund and Managing Director at GI Partners, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Avista Capital Partners and EQT Group. He has a strong background in investment strategy and has held various leadership positions across multiple companies in the telecommunications and data sectors.
Work at GI Partners
Brendan Scollans serves as Co-Head of the GI Data Infrastructure Fund and Managing Director at GI Partners. He has held this position since 2021 in New York, New York. In this role, he focuses on leading investments in data transport, data centers, and wireless access. His experience in the private equity sector informs his strategic approach to managing the fund.
Previous Experience at Avista Capital Partners
Brendan Scollans worked at Avista Capital Partners from 2005 to 2016, where he was a Partner and head of the TMT group. During his eleven years in this role, he was involved in significant investment decisions and served on the Investment Committees of Avista Funds I, II, and III. He played a key role in leading investments in companies such as DataBank and Telular Corp.
Leadership Roles at EQT Group
From 2016 to 2020, Brendan Scollans was a Partner and head of the US TMT group at EQT Group. He was instrumental in establishing EQT’s presence in the US TMT sector, contributing to the growth of the firm’s flagship Private Equity business line. He also shaped the investment strategy for EQT's US Mid Market fund.
Educational Background
Brendan Scollans earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, summa cum laude, from Boston College Carroll School of Management from 1991 to 1995. He later attended Harvard Business School, where he received his MBA with high distinction as a Baker Scholar from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and investment.
Board Memberships and Other Roles
Brendan Scollans has held various board positions throughout his career. He served as Chairman of the Board for Rise Broadband and DQE Communications LLC in 2023 and 2024, respectively. He was also a Board Member for BusPatrol from 2023 to 2024, and for CLINICAL INNOVATIONS LTD and Zemax, LLC from 2017 to 2020. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to guiding companies in the technology and communications sectors.