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David McKenna

Director
Mr. McKenna has served as one of our directors since December 2012. He retired from his position as the managing partner of Advent in April 2022, where he coordinated the firm’s investment efforts in the North American industrial sector. Mr. McKenna joined Advent in 1992 and for eight years held various positions, including head of the firm’s Hong Kong office. In 2000, he joined Bain Capital, where he spent three years as a senior dealmaker working on large investments in the industrial, retail and consumer sectors before rejoining Advent in 2003. Mr. McKenna previously served on the boards of Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, ABC Supply Co. Inc., Aspen Technology Inc., Boart Longyear Limited, BOS Solutions Ltd., Bradco Supply, Culligan International Group, Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. and RGL Reservoir Management Inc. He holds an A.B. in English from Dartmouth College.