Who We Are

Esat Kolege is with TPG Capital and is based in London, where he focuses on TPG’s technology, media, and business services investments across Europe as well as investments in Turkey/Middle East region more broadly. Prior to joining TPG in 2012, Esat was an Investment Banking Associate at Citigroup, and before that, worked at IMS Health’s management consulting practice in London. He holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and a BSc in engineering from Bogazici University in Istanbul. He currently serves on the Board of Kudu and is also involved in TPG’s investment in TES Global.

Michael LaGatta is General Counsel of TPG Holdings and Deputy General Counsel of TPG. Prior to joining TPG in 2011, Michael was Vice President, Strategy and Marketing at First Solar, a solar project developer and panel manufacturer. Prior to that, he was an Associate at the law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, where his practice was focused on M&A and leveraged transactions. Michael graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a BS in economics, and earned his JD, Magna Cum Laude with order of the Coif Distinction, and his MBA, Summa Cum Laude, from Georgetown University.

Dandan Lai is a Vice President at TPG Growth based in Beijing, and has been with TPG since 2014. Dandan works on investments mainly in the financial services and education spaces, and previously served as an Associate in J.P. Morgan's Investment Banking Division (Financial Institutions Group) based in Hong Kong. Dandan graduated from Shanghai Fudan University, and is on the board of Ivy Education Group.

Yemi Lalude is a Managing Partner at TPG based in London, where he leads TPG Growth's investments in Africa and is a leader in emerging market investment activities in the TMT sector. Prior to joining TPG in 2015, Yemi was Founder and Managing Partner of Adlevo Capital, a technology-focused investment firm in Africa. Yemi holds degrees from the University of Lagos, Stanford University and Harvard University.

Ransom Langford is a Partner at TPG Growth based in New York, where he leads the platform’s investments in industrials and business services. Prior to joining TPG in 2009, Ransom was a Partner at J.H. Whitney & Co. and an Associate at Brentwood Associates. Ransom graduated Phi Beta Kappa as a Morehead Scholar from the University of North Carolina and holds an MBA with Honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He currently sits on the Boards of Artel, Frank Recruitment Group, Gavin de Becker & Associates, HotSchedules, Microgame, and Superior Industries. 

Seung-June Lee is a Managing Director at TPG Capital Asia based in Seoul, where he works with the firm’s investment efforts in Korea. Prior to joining TPG in 2014, Seung-June worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Citigroup. Seung-June graduated from Seoul National University.

Jin Won Lee is based in Singapore, where he focuses on investment opportunities across the TPG Capital Asia and TPG Growth platforms. He was previously a member of TPG’s technology, media, and telecommunications team based in San Francisco. Since joining the firm in 2014, Jin has been involved with the firm’s investments in GreenSky, Infinidat, Ellucian, Etsy, and Vice Media. Prior to TPG, he worked in the Media & Communications investment banking group at Morgan Stanley in New York. He holds a BA in economics from Yale University, where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

Sanghoon Lee is a Partner at TPG Capital Asia based in Hong Kong, where he is responsible for leading activities in South Korea. Prior to joining TPG in 2016, Sanghoon served as Managing Director and Head of Korea for Morgan Stanley Private Equity. Before joining Morgan Stanley, Sanghoon led M&A and Capital Market transactions at Merrill Lynch. Sanghoon received a BA and an MS from Korea University and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Beth Litton is a Director at TPG based in San Francisco, where she manages TPG’s senior advisor operations as well as leads the creative services, graphics, and office support professionals across all platforms. Prior to joining TPG, Beth held a variety of roles in marketing, operations, human resources, and talent management at Ernst & Young and Capgemini. She received a BA in clinical psychology from the University of California at Davis, and is a certified Organizational Change Management consultant.

Tony Liu is a Principal at TPG Capital Asia based in Beijing, where he is responsible for investments in Greater China with a focus on the internet and financial services industries. Prior to joining TPG in 2014, Tony was an investment director at Vision Knight Capital, an internet-focused fund. Tony received his MBA in finance and management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.