Edward J. Whelan, Managing Director
E.J. joined Berkshire Partners in 2005 and became a Managing Director in 2012.
Prior to Berkshire, E.J. worked at Summit Partners for two years and also served on the management team at Sterling Auto Body Centers, a Berkshire portfolio company. E.J. began his career at Bain & Co. as an associate consultant.
Education
B.A. from Dartmouth College
M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
Directorships and primary Berkshire involvement
Melissa & Doug
Party City Holdings
SkillSoft
Representative former portfolio company experience
AmSafe
Sterling Auto Body Centers
Waterworks