Robert Swan
Operating Partner in New York
Bob Swan joined General Atlantic in 2015, and serves as an Operating Partner on the firm's Resources Group, where he provides strategic counsel to GA's portfolio companies. Bob leads the firm's efforts in supporting portfolio companies as they grow through strategic mergers and acquisitions and develop their finance functions. He also works closely with GA's Internet & Technology sector team. Bob is on the board of App Dynamics.
Mr. Swan previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer at eBay, Inc., overseeing all aspects of the company's finance function including controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, audit, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. Prior to eBay, Mr. Swan served as Chief Financial Officer at Electronic Data Systems Corp., TRW, Inc., and Webvan Group, Inc.
Mr. Swan began his career at General Electric, serving for 15 years in numerous senior finance roles including as divisional Chief Financial Officer for GE Transportation Systems, GE Healthcare Europe, and GE Lighting. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors for eBay, Inc. and Applied Materials, Inc. Mr. Swan earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo and an M.B.A. from Binghamton University.