GTCR Welcomes Rohan Ranadive as CFO, Anna May Trala Becomes Senior Advisor

GTCR Welcomes New CFO

In an exciting development for the private equity landscape, GTCR has announced that Rohan Ranadive will join the firm as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). His appointment comes as Anna May Trala retires from her role after 22 significant years, during which she played an essential part in the firm’s financial growth and stability. Trala will remain connected with GTCR in the capacity of Senior Advisor, allowing the firm to continue benefiting from her extensive experience.

Rohan Ranadive is well-equipped to take on this critical leadership role, boasting over two decades of experience in private equity and financial management. Before joining GTCR, he held the position of Managing Director of Finance Operations at Vista Equity Partners. His professional journey began at Ernst & Young, and he accumulated impressive credentials as Chief Financial Officer at Aviditi Advisors, as well as spending 12 years at TPG Capital in various finance and accounting roles. His educational background includes a BBA and an MBA from the University of Texas, along with his certification as a CPA.

In a message highlighting his enthusiasm about joining GTCR, Ranadive expressed, "I am thrilled to join GTCR, which has a disciplined investing approach, performance orientation, and strong partnership culture that set a high standard in the industry." He emphasized the critical role of the Finance and Portfolio Analytics teams in GTCR’s success and looks forward to furthering their contributions towards the firm's growth and development.

The Co-CEOs of GTCR, Dean Mihas and Collin Roche, conveyed their excitement regarding Ranadive's addition to the team. “We are excited to welcome Rohan to the GTCR team. His background and leadership, including deep experience working across the private equity industry, will be a valuable addition as we continue to invest in our platform, support our portfolio companies, and further our long-standing approach to building great businesses.”

As Anna May Trala transitions to her new role of Senior Advisor, her legacy at GTCR will undoubtedly continue to influence the firm’s strategic direction. The Co-CEOs commended her for her leadership and contributions that have helped shape GTCR’s finance organization. They stated, “We thank Anna May for her many years of leadership and contributions at GTCR. During her 22 years with the firm, Anna May led the critical build-out of our finance organization, maintaining a standard of excellence and mentoring many team members.” Her wealth of knowledge and experience will continue to be an asset in her advisory role.

Founded in 1980, GTCR has a prominent place in the private equity sector, primarily focusing on investing in transformative growth opportunities across various sectors such as Business & Consumer Services, Healthcare, and Technology. With total investments exceeding $30 billion in around 300 companies, GTCR is committed to partnering with management teams to build market-leading companies through their proprietary Leaders Strategy™.

GTCR also manages approximately $50 billion in equity capital, demonstrating its robust financial health and strategic positioning in the marketplace. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices located in New York and West Palm Beach. As GTCR continues to shape the future of private equity with value-driven investments, the transition of leadership within the firm reflects its commitment to maintaining high-performance standards and operational excellence.