Highspring’s Jawad Hussain Named to LPGP Connect Advisory Board 

Washington, D.C. – October 6, 2026 – Highspring today announced that Jawad Hussain, Senior Managing Partner, Head of Strategy & Growth, and Private Equity Services Industry Leader, has joined the advisory board of LPGP Connect, a leading private equity industry organization bringing together operating partners and private equity investors dedicated to driving M&A, value creation, EBITDA growth, and exit readiness.  

Jawad’s appointment reflects his longstanding work with private equity firms and Highspring’s deep engagement across the private equity industry. Through its extensive network of sponsors, operating partners, and portfolio company leadership teams, Highspring helps private equity firms execute M&A strategies, expand EBITDA, accelerate growth, drive transformation, and maximize value at exit or IPO.  

As private equity firms face longer hold periods, increasing operational complexity, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, operating partners have become critical drivers of investment performance. LPGP Connect serves as a leading forum for operating partners, investors, and portfolio company leaders, convening more than 25 events annually to discuss the trends and priorities shaping the future of the private equity industry.  

Throughout his career, Jawad has advised private equity firms and portfolio companies on M&A, IPO, operational improvement, finance transformation, technology modernization, value creation initiatives, and growth strategies. Most recently, he represented Highspring at LPGP Connect’s 2026 New York conference, engaging with operating partners on AI-enabled value creation, M&A execution, enterprise transformation, and portfolio company performance improvement.  

“Operating partners play an increasingly important role in turning investment theses into measurable value creation,” said Jawad Hussain, Senior Managing Partner and Head of Private Equity Services at Highspring. “Whether expanding EBITDA, creating value through M&A, leading transformation initiatives, or preparing companies for a successful exit, today’s operating leaders sit at the center of value creation. LPGP Connect has built one of the private equity industry’s most influential communities of operators, investors, and advisors, and I’m honored to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of the industry.”  

In his advisory board role, Jawad will help shape programming and industry dialogue around the priorities facing operating partners, including value creation, M&A integration, AI adoption, operational excellence, talent strategy, EBITDA expansion, transformation, and exit readiness. Highspring’s participation further strengthens its engagement with one of the private equity industry’s most connected networks of operating partners, sponsors, and portfolio company leaders. 

This appointment underscores Highspring’s commitment to the private equity industry and its continued focus on helping sponsors, operating partners and portfolio companies accelerate M&A growth, expand EBITDA, execute strategic transactions and exit/IPOs, and maximize enterprise value 

About Highspring 

Highspring is a leading global professional services organization with three integrated offerings: Consulting, Managed Services, and Talent Solutions. Vaco by Highspring specializes in delivering tailored Talent Solutions. Our expertise includes Accounting and Finance, Business and Digital Transformation, Risk and Compliance, Information Technology, and more. With more than 10,000 employees across 45+ offices worldwide, we give partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Get to know us at www.highspring.com. 

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