Advent appoints Maxine Brenner as Operating Partner to boost ANZ.

Advent International expands its regional leadership with the appointment of Maxine Brenner to serve as an Operating Partner, aimed at deepening the firm's presence across Australia and New Zealand.

Brenner brings more than three decades of executive experience spanning financial services, corporate governance and strategic transformation. She currently chairs the boards of Brambles, Telstra and Woolworths Group, and has previously led leadership roles at Investec Bank and other marquee organisations.

In her new capacity, Brenner will collaborate with Advent's deal teams and portfolio executives to embed governance excellence, accelerate technology-driven value creation, and guide transformative initiatives across the region's assets.

The appointment reflects a broader trend in private equity where seasoned operators assume formal roles to drive performance post-acquisition. In the APAC corridor, including ANZ, operators are increasingly central to post-close integration, digitization programs, and complex governance frameworks.

Advent has long positioned itself as a partner-led investor with a global platform that spans 16 offices and more than USD 100 billion in assets under management, underscoring its capacity to mobilize cross-border expertise for regional growth. The 200 operating partners and operations advisers across the group provide sector-specific guidance to portfolio companies.

Commenting on the appointment, Brenner said she looks forward to collaborating with Advent's teams and portfolio leaders to accelerate sustainable growth while reinforcing governance and strategic execution. Advent's leadership emphasized the strategic value of seasoned operators in expanding its regional reach and helping management teams navigate regulatory, digital and market shifts.