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"We're delighted to welcome Dave to the Digital Commerce investment team and to the broader Great Hill family," said Michael Kumin, Managing Director. "With his extensive experience and network of relationships in the space, as well as his end-to-end deal execution experience , Dave will be invaluable as we continue to evaluate, invest in and scale exceptional companies across the digital commerce landscape. Our talent is key to our success, and we are incredibly proud to have such a strong team across all experience levels to help our portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses grow."

"I have always admired the Great Hill team and their portfolio of compelling companies in the digital commerce sector, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with them - identifying the next great opportunities in the space and supporting the growth of the fantastic companies in the portfolio for the benefit of all stakeholders," said Mr. Roberts.

Mr. Roberts joins Great Hill after 11 years at Advent International, where he focused on investments in growth businesses in the consumer sector. He co-led or was actively involved in investments across consumer products, digital and e-commerce, consumer technology, retail, restaurants, travel and hospitality, content and gaming. He is currently a Director of Sovos Brands (Nasdaq: SOVO), one of the fastest growing food companies of scale in the United States , where he chairs the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. Prior to Advent, Mr. Roberts worked for the Quadrangle Group, where he focused on investments in Media and Telecom in North America and Asia, and at Bear Stearns in New York. He earned an MBA with Honors from Wharton Business School and a BA from Princeton University with Honors in Economics.

Great Hill is an active private equity investor in digital commerce, having completed more than 25 investments in the sector, including: Bombas, Custom Ink, Momondo Group, The Shade Store, TodayTix Group and Wayfair , among many others.