Adrian R Ironside

Adrian R. Ironside is a partner at Guardian Capital Partners and serves on the board of directors for several companies, including Havis, Inc. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:

Professional Experience

• Partner at Guardian Capital Partners since 2008
• Board member at Havis, Inc. since December 2020
• Chairman of Western Shelter Systems since October 2019
• Board member at Direct Line Global LLC since January 2018
• Previously held roles at other companies like R&D Altanova, Inc.

Education

• MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in finance, strategic management, and entrepreneurship
• BS in computer science and mathematics from Morehouse College, graduating summa cum laude

Career History

Prior to joining Guardian Capital Partners, Ironside had an extensive career in technology and finance:

• Spent 8 years at Goldman Sachs in the Private Wealth Management division, rising to Senior Manager
• Oversaw critical software development teams at Goldman Sachs
• Background in technology operations, management, project management, and software development

Current Responsibilities

At Guardian Capital Partners, Ironside plays a key role in:

• Conducting due diligence
• Leading new investment acquisitions
• Working with portfolio company operators post-acquisition
• Serving on the firm's Investment Committee

His board positions at companies like Havis allow him to provide strategic guidance and leverage Guardian's expertise in areas like niche manufacturing to support growth initiatives.