Advent, a leading global private equity investor, has announced the appointment of Maxine Brenner as an Operating Partner. In this role, Brenner will collaborate closely with Advent’s investment professionals and portfolio company leaders to enhance operational performance and long-term value creation across the firm’s Australian and New Zealand portfolio.
The appointment reflects Advent’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the region, leveraging experienced leadership to support its growing portfolio of businesses. With more than 30 years of executive experience, Brenner brings deep insight into corporate governance, strategic transformation, and regulatory environments.
Brenner currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Brambles, Telstra, and Woolworths Group. Her previous board roles include Origin Energy, Qantas Airways, Orica, Growthpoint Properties, and the Federal Airports Corporation. Earlier in her career, she held positions as Managing Director of Investment Banking at Investec Bank, a corporate lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills, and a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel.
Her diverse experience has spanned multiple industries, including energy, aviation, logistics, and technology. Brenner’s track record includes guiding major enterprises through periods of significant transformation, digitalization, and market transitions. Her background positions her to provide valuable strategic counsel to Advent’s leadership and portfolio companies, with a focus on governance, innovation, and sustainable growth.
With over 200 Operating Partners and Operations Advisors globally, Advent maintains one of the world’s largest and most diverse operational networks. The addition of Brenner strengthens the firm’s ability to support businesses in Australia and New Zealand with specialized, hands-on expertise that accelerates value creation.
Advent currently manages more than $100 billion in assets across 44 countries and operates 16 offices on five continents. The firm has completed over 435 investments globally, emphasizing collaboration with founders, management teams, and entrepreneurs to transform businesses and deliver long-term results.
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“Maxine is an outstanding choice to guide and support Advent as an Operating Partner in the region. Her depth of experience across Australia and New Zealand’s corporate landscape and businesses with global operations is exceptional. Maxine’s extensive track record serving on the boards of some of the largest, complex, and global businesses gives her a differentiated perspective that is highly valuable as we continue to expand our presence and drive sustainable growth across our portfolio.”
Beau Dixon, Managing Director and Head of Australia and New Zealand, Advent
“Advent has an excellent global reputation for its partnership approach and helping businesses achieve their full potential. I am excited to join Advent’s global Operating Partner network, and to work alongside exceptional management teams to strengthen strategy and build sustainable value and growth across Advent’s investments.”
Maxine Brenner, Operating Partner, Advent
