- John Turner brings 30 years’ experience leading go-to-market (GTM) teams at global technology companies including Google, Symantec, Gartner, and TriNet
- As an Executive in Residence (EiR), John will focus on GTMdiligence and value creation to support Permira’s Technology portfolio growth at scale
Menlo Park, 31 July 2025 – Permira, the global investment firm, today announced the appointment of John Turner as Executive in Residence (EiR), focused on go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution within the firm’s Technology investment portfolio. John joins Raj Patel, who is also currently an EiR at Permira, focusing on product and technology across Permira’s portfolio working in conjunction with Permira’s dedicated Value Creation team and Senior Advisers.
Over the course of his 30-year career, John has led GTM organisations across high growth enterprise and cloud businesses, including Google X, Symantec, Gartner, and TriNet. He also scaled Chronicle Security from zero to over $100M in ARR and was part of three successful exits including an IPO at TriNet. John brings a coaching-based approach to building high performing teams. In his new role at Permira, he will support portfolio company leadership across the deal lifecycle, from diligence through scale, with a focus on actionable GTM strategy, team design, and commercial rigor.
John Turner, Executive in Residence at Permira, said: “I’m excited to partner with Permira’s portfolio companies to help develop and accelerate their market leadership positioning and elevate great companies into category leaders, by building systems, cultures, and talent that scale. I’ve spent my career building GTM teams that win the right way. For me, it’s about leadership that’s authentic, accountable, and grounded in purpose.”
Andrew Young, Partner at Permira, said: “We’re delighted to welcome John as our next new Executive in Residence. His track record in scaling sales organisations, his commitment to authentic leadership, and his operator-first mindset make him an ideal partner to our portfolio. John and Raj together bring a rare combination of depth and breadth across product and go-to-market strategies.”
Permira’s Executive in Residence initiative is designed to bring technical expertise to portfolio companies, supporting management teams in partnership with the firm’s Value Creation Team and Senior Advisers.
