US-based venture capital firm OpenView Venture Partners has hired John McCullough from enterprise software company Rocket Software as its first ever director of corporate development.
McCullough’s role at OpenView will involve building relationships between the firms portfolio companies and potential corporate partners, as well as accelerating M&A activity and corporate development for the companies.
Scott Maxwell, OpenView’s founder and managing partner, said: “John’s addition to the team creates huge value for both strategic acquirers and our portfolio.
“This new role enables portfolio companies to establish early relationships with parties that can help them grow or potentially acquire their businesses. We are excited to have John on board as yet another unique benefit to our portfolio.”
McCullough was Rocket’s director of corporate development for more than three years, during which time he led 10 acquisitions by the company.
– Photo of John McCullough courtesy of OpenView Venture Partners