Jill Wight

About Jill Wight

As a Private Equity Operating Partner with over 20 years of experience, I focus on driving enterprise value creation across portfolio companies with $10–100M of EBITDA, spanning multiple industries and both growth-oriented and distressed environments.With experience at Bain, Carlyle, Goldman Sachs SSG, and Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, I bring an investor’s mindset paired with a pragmatic operating toolkit. I have served on Investment Committees and co-chaired multiple portfolio company boards, partnering closely with deal teams and management to deliver results.I work alongside CEOs to design and execute rigorous value creation plans that drive revenue and EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and organizational transformation, positioning businesses for successful exits. My collaborative leadership style fosters trust and alignment among management teams, investors, and operating resources.In addition, I have deep experience recruiting and retaining senior talent within portfolio companies and leverage a strong network of specialized consultants and advisors to accelerate execution and address complex challenges.I also bring a seasoned perspective on building effective internal operating teams within private equity funds, including designing value creation best practices aligned with the needs of a modern private equity firm.

Experience

1. Operating Advisor

   Bv Investment Partners

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Yale University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• The Wharton School

  MBA, with Distinction