Coley Andrews VP, Search Funds

Coley Andrews Coley is an experienced entrepreneur, consultant, and investor. Coley's goal while at the GSB is to develop the skills and relationships needed to build transformative organizations. Coley has founded two technology related companies and one non-profit organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Most recently, Coley was an associate at the technology focused private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. While at Golden Gate, Coley closed multiple transactions in the technology space and worked extensively with portfolio company CEOs on corporate strategy, integration, and financial planning. Prior to Golden Gate, Coley was a Senior Associate at the strategic consulting firm The Parthenon Group in San Francisco. At Parthenon, Coley advised a variety of leading technology and consumer products companies on issues such as new market entry, product line profitability, mergers and acquisitions, and business unit forecasting. Prior to Parthenon, Coley worked in venture capital at New Atlantic Ventures and as an economic policy intern at the National Economic Council in Washington, D.C. Coley earned his B.A. in history from Dartmouth College. In his free time Coley is enjoys playing pick-up basketball, fly-fishing, flying as a private pilot, and spending time with his wife, Alisa.