Derek McDowell

Derek McDowell is the founder and CEO of Boyne Capital, a Florida-based private equity firm he established in 2006.12 With over twenty years of private equity experience, McDowell manages the firm's operations and is responsible for all investment vehicles.1 He is deeply involved in all phases of the investment process and portfolio management at Boyne.1

McDowell's career history includes:

• Partner and Managing Director at Trivest Partners (1998-2006)
• Associate at HIG Capital (1997-1998)
• Associate at CIVC Partners (1995-1997)
• Management Consultant at Corporate Value Associates (1990-1993)
• Strategic Planning Associates (1988-1990)2

His educational background includes:

• AB in Government from Dartmouth College (1985-1988)
• MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago (1993-1995)2

McDowell founded Boyne Capital to help entrepreneurs and business owners build great companies, focusing on long-term investments and maximizing value through business fundamentals.1 Under his leadership, Boyne Capital has been recognized on Inc.'s List of Founder-Friendly Investors for four consecutive years.3