James Robert Thomas

Founder at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

James Robert Thomas

James Robert Thomas

Founder at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Biography

James co-founded Phoenix in 2001 and was a Managing Partner until mid 2018 at which time he decided to focus more of his time on his charitable interests. He has over twenty years’ experience as a private equity investor in the UK, before which he spent several years at SG Warburg. At Phoenix, he is a member of Phoenix’s Investment Committee and a director of Just Childcare. James is Chairman of Justice and Care, a charity that fights human trafficking and has operations in Asia and Europe.

Overview

Career Highlights

Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

RelSci Relationships

249

Number of Boards

7

Birthday

1964

Age

56

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Barry John Robinson

Investment Director at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Kevin J. Keck

Co-Founder at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Alastair W. Muirhead

Founder & Managing Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Hugh Lenon

Co-Founder at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Richard W. Daw

Managing Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

David Burns

Managing Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Steve Darrington

Chief Financial Officer at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Tim M. Dunn

Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Louise Corner

Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Jim Graham

Former Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer at The Gym Group Plc

Relationship likelihood: Strong

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James Robert Thomas

Founder at Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Career History

Founder

2001 - Current

Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

PEP is a growth-oriented manager which seeks to generate attractive returns for investors through profitable partnerships with entrepreneurs, growing the value of portfolio companies from investment to exit. Their sole focus is on investing in and supporting outstanding private UK companies.The firm only targets mid-market UK-headquartered companies with attractive growth prospects and great management teams. They target management buy-outs and buy-ins and expansion capital opportunities.PEP has a particular interest in the following sectors: business services; financial services; healthcare & Education; leisure & consumer and media.The firm acquires significant stakes in businesses alongside management teams and influences those businesses accordingly. They assist with growth through acquisitions and joint ventures, offer strategic direction and make an active contribution through their Board representatives.

Corporate Finance

Prior

S. G Warburg & Co Ltd.

Boards & Committees

Director

Current

Acorn Care & Education Ltd.

Acorn Care & Education Ltd. provides child care and educational services which includes fostering, schooling, residential homes, academics and multi-disciplinary support. It offers skill-based curriculum focusing on developing emotional literacy and core subject knowledge. The company was founded by Kevin J. McNeany on January 19, 2004 and is headquartered in Bolton, the United Kingdom.

Member, Board of Trustees

Current

24/7 Prayer

Chairman, Management Committee

2001 - ?

Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

PEP is a growth-oriented manager which seeks to generate attractive returns for investors through profitable partnerships with entrepreneurs, growing the value of portfolio companies from investment to exit. Their sole focus is on investing in and supporting outstanding private UK companies.The firm only targets mid-market UK-headquartered companies with attractive growth prospects and great management teams. They target management buy-outs and buy-ins and expansion capital opportunities.PEP has a particular interest in the following sectors: business services; financial services; healthcare & Education; leisure & consumer and media.The firm acquires significant stakes in businesses alongside management teams and influences those businesses accordingly. They assist with growth through acquisitions and joint ventures, offer strategic direction and make an active contribution through their Board representatives.

Chairman

Current

Justice & Care

Transactions

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Fremont Investors, Inc., Fremont Realty Capital LP purchase Porthaven Care Homes Ltd. from Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd.

Other Affiliations

James Robert Thomas is affiliated with Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd., S. G Warburg & Co Ltd., Acorn Care & Education Ltd., 24/7 Prayer, Phoenix Equity Partners Ltd., Justice & Care

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