Who We Are

John Flynn is a member of TPG's Internet, Digital Media & Communications group as well as TPG's Technology & Software group. He is based in San Francisco. John is a Director of Eze Software and RCN Telecom, a Board Observer at GreenSky Credit and Vice Media, and was involved in the firm's investment in Spotify. Separate from his responsibilities at TPG, John is a Director of the San Francisco Zoo and Friends of the Urban Forest. Prior to joining TPG in 2015, John was a Principal at Silver Lake Partners. He was based in London and was involved in the firm's investments in Skype, NXP, and Global Blue, among others. Prior to that, he was an investment banker at Evercore Partners in New York. John graduated with honors in finance and accounting from the Wharton School as well as in systems engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.

Charles Froeb is a Partner at TPG Capital based in San Francisco, where he focuses on investor relations and fundraising. Prior to joining TPG in 2010, Charles spent 10 years at Credit Suisse as a Managing Director in the Private Funds group focused on LPs in the Western Region. Charles has a BA from Duke University and an MBA from UCLA. 

Jonathan Garfinkel is a Partner at TPG based in San Francisco, where he focuses on compensation and corporate development for the firm. Jonathan joined TPG in 1998 and was previously part of the TPG Capital deal team. He graduated from Stanford (undergraduate, GSB and GSE), is on the Board of HS Group, and chairs the Aspire Public Schools Board. Jonathan is also a member of the Stanford GSE Advisory Council.

Kendall Garrison is with TPG Capital and is based in San Francisco, where he focuses on investments in the healthcare sector. Kendall serves on the Board of Directors of Beaver-Visitec International, Exactech, Kindred at Home, and Kindred Healthcare, and has also been involved in TPG’s investments in Immucor, Surgical Care Affiliates, and Sabre Holdings. Prior to joining TPG in 2008, Kendall worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in its investment banking division. Kendall received a BBA with Honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

James Gates is a Partner and Managing Director of TSSP focusing on capital formation and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining TPG in 1995, Jamie was a Partner and Executive Vice President of Starwood Capital Group, L.P., a real estate investment firm based in Connecticut. Jamie worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and served as an Executive Director in its London office beginning in 1987. Prior to 1984, Jamie was associated with the Tax Division of Arthur Andersen LLP in Chicago, specializing in corporate and partnership taxation. Jamie was admitted to the state bars of Illinois and Indiana after graduating with Honors from the Indiana University School of Law. He received a BS with Distinction from DePauw University. Jamie is the Founder and President of the scientific research foundation Alopecia Areata Initiative and sits on the Board of Akili Interactive Labs. 

Todd Gilbert is a Partner at TPG Public Equity Partners based in San Francisco. Prior to re-joining the firm in 2013 after three years as a Partner at Point Lobos Capital, Todd worked as an Associate at TPG Growth. He started his career in the M&A group of the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley. Todd holds a BS in economics and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University. 

Scott Gilbertson is a Partner at TPG Growth based in San Francisco, where he leads the operations and business building efforts for the fund. Prior to joining TPG in 2007, Scott was Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Under Armor. He was previously a member of TPG's operations group, where he held a number of operating positions within the TPG portfolio including three distinct positions as interim CEO, COO, and President of eCommerce at J.Crew Group. Scott holds a BA from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA and JL from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Ignacio Giraldo joined TPG in 2018 and is an Operating Partner with TPG Growth in San Francisco, focusing his time on consumer goods and retail. Prior to joining TPG, Ignacio worked in management consulting, finance, startups and the corporate world, including Monitor Company, Goldman Sachs, MercadoLibre, Diageo, SABMiller, and Nike. Ignacio holds Bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering and Mathematics from Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Katie Givens is a Vice President at TPG Capital based in San Francisco. Katie is a member of the Global Human Capital team and Operations Group, where she focuses on building leadership teams and executive compensation for TPG Capital portfolio companies. Prior to joining TPG, Katie served as a director of corporate development focused on restructuring at Adelphia Communications. Prior to Adelphia, Katie worked in the fixed income group at Bear Stearns. Katie received a BA in public policy and economics from Duke University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.

Alex Gleser is the Founder and Portfolio Manager of TPG Public Equity Partners, based in San Francisco. Alex rejoined TPG in 2013, having previously been an Associate at TPG Capital. He previously served as a Partner with Conatus Capital and a Principal with Sageview Capital. Alex received his MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.