William A Johnston

Bio

Bill Johnston joined the Firm in 1983 and is a managing director who focuses on direct investments. He currently serves on the advisory board of The Centennial Funds and GTS CE Holding B.V. He has also served on the boards of three public companies (Esprit Telecom Group plc, OneComm Corporation, and VIA NET.WORKS, Inc.). He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Colgate University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and their finance committee. Bill's previous experience includes two years with the Corporate Finance Department of John Hancock, as well as working as an assistant vice president for State Street Bank in Boston. He received a BA from Colgate University in 1973 and an MBA from Syracuse University School of Management in 1975.