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Henry Cornell
Founder and Senior Partner, Cornell Capital
Henry Cornell is the Founder and Senior Partner of Cornell Capital, a private investment firm he established in 2013.13 Here are some key details about his background and career:
Professional Experience
- Founded Cornell Capital in 2013 after leaving Goldman Sachs13
- Served as Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs' Merchant Banking Division from 1984 to 20132
- Has over 25 years of experience in private equity and investment banking3
Cornell Capital
- The firm is based in New York with offices also in Hong Kong3
- Manages approximately $5.5 billion in assets under management3
- Focuses on investments in consumer, financial services, and industrials/business services sectors3
- Takes a value-driven approach, targeting companies with growth potential that can benefit from the firm's cross-border expertise3
Board Positions
Henry Cornell holds numerous board and leadership positions, including:
- Chairman at Citizens Committee for New York City2
- Director at companies like U.S.I. Holdings Corp., Plutus Insurance Holdings LLC, Kinder Morgan, Inc., and MRC Global, Inc.2
- Trustee for institutions such as Grinnell College, Whitney Museum of American Art, The Japan Society of New York, and The Mount Sinai Hospital2
Education
He received his education from Grinnell College.1
Henry Cornell has leveraged his extensive experience in global investments and merchant banking to build Cornell Capital into a significant player in the private equity space, with a particular focus on cross-border opportunities between the U.S. and Asia.
Highlights
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