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Ian Ross
Partner at Concentric Equity Partners
Ian Ross is a Partner at Concentric Equity Partners (CEP) and serves as a Board Member for ENTECH Global Solutions.13 He joined CEP in 2007 and is responsible for originating new investment opportunities, executing new investments, and working with portfolio companies.1
Professional Background
Prior to joining Concentric, Ian worked at:
- The Edgewater Funds, focusing on sourcing new investments in business services and healthcare services
- Lincoln International, an investment banking firm in Chicago, for five years
- GE Capital Corporation in the corporate lending department for two years
- A joint venture between GE Capital and The Goldman Sachs Group in Bangkok, Thailand1
Education
Ian received his:
- B.A. in finance, with honors, from Michigan State University
- M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business1
Board Positions
In addition to his role at ENTECH Global Solutions, Ian is:
- A board member of the Financial Markets Institute at Michigan State University
- A trustee of National Louis University1
Involvement with ENTECH Global Solutions
Ian Ross played a key role in CEP's recapitalization of ENTECH Global Solutions in early 2021. He has been involved in the company's expansion strategy, including the acquisition of PestBusters in Singapore and Malaysia.2 Ian expressed excitement about backing Walden Chu, the CEO of EGS, in expanding the company's global operations to include Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines under the ENTECH GLOBAL SOLUTIONS umbrella.2
Personal
Ian currently resides in Evanston, IL with his wife Sheau-ming and their three daughters.1
