Brian Cherry has joined Oak Hill Capital Management as the firm’s newest partner. Mr. Cherry has 18 years of investment experience, most recently as a Senior Managing Director of J.H. Whitney & Co. Mr. Cherry will focus primarily on Oak Hill Capital’s investment activity in the Industrials sector.
“We are delighted to welcome Brian to the team and to expand our reach in Industrials, one of our core industry sectors,” said Tyler Wolfram, a Managing Partner of Oak Hill Capital. “Brian is a talented and experienced investment professional who will enhance the firm’s capabilities and our ability to pursue highly-targeted investment opportunities that align with our disciplined, theme-based origination strategy. We look forward to Brian’s future contributions to the firm.”
Prior to joining J.H. Whitney in 2000, Mr. Cherry began his career at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where he was a member of the merchant banking group. Mr. Cherry earned an AB degree from Princeton University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
“I am pleased to join Oak Hill Capital. This is a remarkable opportunity to join the highly successful Oak Hill Capital franchise, to expand its investment activities in the industrials sector, and to continue to drive value at existing companies within the portfolio,” said Mr. Cherry. “I look forward to working alongside a seasoned team of professionals and contributing to the firm’s longstanding record of successful private equity investing.”
Oak Hill Capital Partners has $8 billion of committed capital and invests in the following sectors six sectors: basic industries; business and financial services; consumer, retail & distribution; healthcare; media & telecom; and technology. Over the past 25 years, the professionals at Oak Hill Capital Partners and its predecessors have invested in more than 70 private equity transactions. The firm is located in Stamford, CT (www.oakhillcapital.com).
“For nearly thirty years, we have been committed to investing in our human capital as part of the firm’s evolution. Brian’s many years of private equity investing experience will complement our team and enhance our capabilities,” said J. Taylor Crandall, a Managing Partner and founder of Oak Hill Capital. “We welcome Brian into the Oak Hill Capital partnership.”
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