(Opalesque) Adams Street Partners, a private markets investment management firm with over $30 billion of assets under management, announced today that James Walker is joining the firm as a Partner and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Walker will report to Jeff Diehl, Managing Partner and Head of Investments, will join the Executive Committee of the firm, and will chair the firm’s Operating Committee.
“Jim is an exceptional professional who brings extensive strategic and operational leadership experience to our firm,” said Mr. Diehl. “As Adams Street completes its 45th year and looks toward the future, it is vitally important that we are able to execute on the increasingly complex needs of private market investors. Jim’s depth of experience and global perspective will help ensure that we deliver on that goal.”
