Troy Williams, former president of publisher Macmillan’s New Ventures unit until August last year, has joined University Ventures as a managing director.

Williams had spent five years as president of Macmillan New Ventures before becoming CEO of its enterprise solutions division until leaving in July to join University Ventures (UV).

UV has had publishing peer Bertelsmann as a cornerstone limited partner in its first fund and recent deals include Credly’s $2.5m seed round and Revature’s A round.

Williams’ other MDs at UV include Gregg Rosenthal, who had been vice-president of corporate development and education at Bertelsmann.

Troy Williams (pictured), former president of publisher Macmillan’s New Ventures unit until August last year, has joined University Ventures as a managing director.

Williams had spent five years as president of Macmillan New Ventures before becoming CEO of its enterprise solutions division until leaving in July to join University Ventures (UV).

UV has had publishing peer Bertelsmann as a cornerstone limited partner in its first fund and recent deals include Credly’s $2.5m seed round and Revature’s A round.

Williams’ other MDs at UV include Gregg Rosenthal, who had been vice-president of corporate development and education at Bertelsmann.