BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BayPine LP, a private investment firm that drives digital transformation in market-leading businesses, today announced that it has strengthened its leadership team with two senior appointments. Cory A. Eaves, an accomplished operating executive and product and technology leader, has joined the firm as Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations. In this role, Mr. Eaves will lead BayPine’s digital transformation and portfolio operations team, with a focus on driving digital transformation initiatives within the firm and its portfolio companies. Additionally, Jason Currier, a seasoned finance professional in the private equity industry, has joined BayPine as Partner and Chief Financial Officer.
Anjan Mukherjee and David Roux, Managing Partners of BayPine, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Cory and Jason to BayPine as we continue to build a best-in-class investment organization supported by robust operating infrastructure. Cory is a hands-on, technology-fluent executive with a proven track record of helping companies to strengthen their products and services and establish new, innovative digital capabilities and tools. His significant experience at both operating companies and as a private equity partner will be invaluable to the growth of our portfolio companies and to the bolstering of our internal processes. Moreover, Jason is a veteran finance professional who, throughout his career at several global investment managers, has led teams to deliver strong results in financial reporting and operations. We look forward to Cory and Jason’s collective contributions.”
“BayPine is pioneering a new category of private equity – digital transformation capital – which seeks to create lasting value by using technology, data and artificial intelligence to help companies fundamentally transform their businesses,” said Mr. Eaves. “I am excited to work alongside the BayPine team and the management of its portfolio companies to help build durable, future-proof businesses for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
“BayPine has quickly established itself as a premier private equity firm that combines the agility and forward-thinking approach of an emerging manager with the talent and operational excellence of a large, longtime investment platform,” said Mr. Currier. “I am pleased to add my skills to those of the existing team to further enhance the firm’s finance programs and build upon its strong foundation.”
Background on Cory A. Eaves
Prior to joining BayPine, Mr. Eaves was one of the first Operating Partners at General Atlantic, where he helped build and scale their portfolio value-add capability for nearly 15 years. Before joining General Atlantic, he was Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Officer at Misys plc, a global provider of software and services to the healthcare and financial services industries. Earlier in his career, Mr. Eaves served as Chief Technology Officer of SSA Global, one of the world’s largest enterprise software providers, and held various other technology leadership positions. Mr. Eaves earned a BSEE from the University of Iowa and an MBA, cum laude, from Babson College, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Background on Jason Currier
Prior to joining BayPine, Mr. Currier served as a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for Audax Private Equity, where he was responsible for financial reporting, valuations and administration of Audax Group’s private equity funds and the financial operations of the private equity business. Before joining Audax, he was a Vice President, Finance, at General Atlantic and previously served as Controller at Bessemer Venture Partners. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P. Mr. Currier earned a BS from Quinnipiac University.
About BayPine
BayPine is a private investment firm that seeks to create lasting value for the firm’s investors, portfolio companies and communities in which they operate by driving innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth in market-leading businesses across core sectors of the economy. Headquartered in Boston, BayPine was founded by a team of accomplished investors and senior executives who have a shared passion for building enduring companies. For more information about BayPine, please visit www.baypine.com.
