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Atle Skalleberg has been named Executive-in-Residence at private equity firm Great Hill Partners. Skalleberg, an experienced operator, will work with the firm to identify investment opportunities in the travel industry as well as other businesses with direct-to-consumer or marketplace business models. Skalleberg’s experience includes stints with Digital Fuel Capital, StubHub International, Flight Centre Travel Group, and StudentUniverse.
Atle Skalleberg has been appointed as an Executive-in-Residence at Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm focused on high-growth, disruptive companies. Skalleberg will work with the firm to identify and pursue investment opportunities within the global travel industry, as well as other businesses with direct-to-consumer or marketplace business models. He brings nearly two decades of experience as an eCommerce operator, including roles at Digital Fuel Capital, StubHub International, and Flight Centre Travel Group. With his deep expertise in scaling and accelerating growth, Skalleberg will be an important addition to Great Hill’s team as they seek partnerships with high-growth companies in the travel sector and other eCommerce business models. Great Hill has a strong portfolio in digital commerce with investments in companies such as Bombas, Custom Ink, The Shade Store, and Wayfair.
