James Gorman Joins General Atlantic as Senior Advisor

NEW YORK – March 27, 2025 – General Atlantic, a leading global investor, today announced that James Gorman will join the firm as a Senior Advisor, effective April 1. Based in New York, Mr. Gorman will advise on enterprise strategy and growth initiatives across General Atlantic’s global, diversified investment platform. 

A deeply respected executive with significant leadership experience at some of the world’s largest financial institutions, Mr. Gorman brings to General Atlantic a proven track record of scaling and expanding investment platforms, an extensive network of institutional relationships, and expertise in executing strategic initiatives. He is Chairman Emeritus at Morgan Stanley and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company. 

Mr. Gorman previously served as Chairman and CEO for more than a decade at Morgan Stanley, where he led the firm through strategic transformation, expanding its wealth and asset management businesses and positioning it as a global leader in investment banking and financial services. Prior to Morgan Stanley, Mr. Gorman held a number of executive positions at Merrill Lynch and was also a senior partner of McKinsey & Co. He began his career as an attorney in Melbourne, Australia. 

“James has an esteemed career leading institutions throughout pivotal moments,” said Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic. “He brings a differentiated perspective that aligns with our core principles, exemplifying a global mindset and partnership approach. His leadership and strategic insight will be invaluable as we accelerate the growth and evolution of our investment platform to deliver innovative solutions for our investing clients. We are thrilled to welcome James and look forward to the profound impact he will make across the firm.” 

Mr. Gorman commented, “I have enormous respect for General Atlantic’s values and culture and look forward to helping Bill and the leadership team navigate the many opportunities that lie ahead. For 45 years, General Atlantic has distinguished itself as an investment partner of choice, and I am delighted to be part of that team.”  

Mr. Gorman formerly served as a Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and President of the Federal Advisory Council to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, among his many civic and not-for-profit boards.

About General Atlantic

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $103 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2024, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com. 

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