Dr. Omar Mir joins General Atlantic as Senior Advisor

London, July 22, 2026 – General Atlantic, a leading global investor, today announced that Dr. Omar Mir has joined the firm as Senior Advisor. Dr. Mir will work closely with General Atlantic’s investment team, advising on opportunities across the global technology sector, with a particular focus on deep technology.

Dr. Mir is an established authority in AI and advanced technology, known for scaling organizations and bridging major innovation hubs across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. His work spans industry and public service, including advising government-backed technology initiatives and shaping AI policy discussions at the highest levels of US & UK public and academic institutions.

Dr. Mir has spent over a decade at World Wide Technology (WWT), where he serves as the International Board Member directing the company’s global growth strategy. Since establishing WWT’s UK presence, he has worked in partnership with corporations including AMD, Google and Nvidia to help scale the company from inception to multibillion-dollar organic revenue.

Alongside WWT, Dr. Mir holds senior public and academic roles, including Chair of AI and Advanced Technologies for the Sustainable Markets Initiative, established by HM King Charles III; Advisor on AI and Advanced Technology to The King’s Trust International; and Honorary Visiting Professor at Imperial College Business School.

Bill Ford, Chairman and CEO of General Atlantic, commented: “Omar brings a unique global perspective, drawing on his extensive experience across business, academia and philanthropy. His longstanding relationships across the technology ecosystem and his track record scaling organizations at the frontier of AI will enhance our expertise in deep technology investing.”

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Omar Mir stated: “I am deeply honored to join General Atlantic, a global investment leader renowned for its discipline, vision and commitment to fostering the world’s most innovative companies. We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI and deep technology, and I look forward to collaborating with the General Atlantic team to identify and help scale the transformative technologies that will define the next era of global economic growth and technological sovereignty.”

About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 885 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create lasting value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Infrastructure, and Strategic Solutions. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2026, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit www.generalatlantic.com.

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