Steve Young is the President and Co-Founder of HGGC, a leading middle-market private equity firm with over $6.9 billion in cumulative capital commitments. Since co-founding the firm, he has played a central role in its investment strategy, portfolio company growth, and overall leadership.

Before his business career, Steve achieved legendary status as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, where he was a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, Super Bowl XXIX MVP, and an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has since leveraged the discipline and leadership of professional sports into a successful career in private equity and philanthropy.

Mr. Young is also the founder of the Forever Young Foundation, which supports children facing significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Widely respected for his leadership on and off the field, he continues to bring a unique blend of strategic insight, teamwork, and commitment to excellence to his role at HGGC.