George Bitar

Career summary

• Director at Quad Group Pty Ltd

• Over 28 years of experience in growth equity and buyout transactions

• Co-Head of Global Private Equity at BlackRock

• Co-Founder and Co-Head of Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity

• Board Member at Skyword

Biography

George Bitar is a distinguished investment professional with over 28 years of experience in growth equity and buyout transactions across various geographies and sectors. As a Director at Quad Group Pty Ltd, George focuses on partnering with businesses to build market-leading enterprises and lead world-class management teams. Before joining Quad Group, he served as Co-Head of Global Private Equity at BlackRock, Inc., where he built and led an investment team of 16 professionals. Prior to BlackRock, George co-founded and co-led Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity (MLGPE) from 1994 until 2009, overseeing investments exceeding $7 billion across more than 30 investments in 20 different countries. His extensive experience encompasses a broad spectrum of industries and investment strategies, underscoring his ability to navigate complex market dynamics and drive value creation. George’s commitment to building consensus and conviction aligns with his focus on aligning interests and supporting founders and management teams through various business cycles.