Phil Venables Joins Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor

Former Chief Information Security Officer of Google Cloud Joins to Support Cybersecurity Practice

NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, today announced the appointment of Phil Venables as a Senior Advisor, working with the firm's Technology group. In his role, Mr. Venables will work with Warburg Pincus to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities in cybersecurity and support the technology portfolio.   

Mr. Venables was previously Chief Information Security Officer of Google Cloud, where he led the risk, security, compliance, and privacy teams. Before joining Google, he was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, where he held multiple roles over a long career, initially as their first Chief Information Security Officer, a role he held for 17 years. In subsequent roles, he was Chief Operational Risk Officer, an operating partner in their private equity business, and a Board Director of Goldman Sachs Bank.

Warburg Pincus has invested over $36 billion in technology companies since inception. One of the firm's core areas of focus is partnering with growing cybersecurity companies, including notable investments in CrowdStrike, Aura, A-LIGN, Bitsight, Contrast Security, eSentire, and Infoblox.

"I am thrilled to join Warburg Pincus, a firm with a longstanding reputation in cybersecurity and technology investing. The demand for cybersecurity products has led to a substantial increase in the number of companies entering the market. It is crucial to evaluate these companies closely, focusing on their innovation, market leadership, and ability to address emerging threats effectively," said Phil Venables.

"As an active investor in security and cybersecurity companies for over 25 years, we have built a strong, thesis-based approach in the space, helping us partner with exceptional management teams that are delivering innovative and market leading solutions," said Brian Chang, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus. "We are excited to welcome Phil to Warburg Pincus and leverage his decades of experience in information security to identify new investments in the space and support our existing cybersecurity portfolio," added Cary Davis, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus.

Mr. Venables serves on the boards of the NYU School of Engineering, the NYU Volatility and Risk Institute, the NIST ISPAB, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was previously a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

About Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of private equity global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $87 billion in assets under management, and more than 220 companies in their active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,000 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies.

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