Jennifer Roach

Jennifer Roach is a Principal at Yellow Wood Partners, LLC, a Boston-based private equity firm that specializes in investing in consumer brands. She has been with the firm since 2014, initially joining as an Associate and progressing through various roles, including Senior Associate and Vice President before her current position as Principal, which she attained in February 2021.12

Background and Education

• Early Career: Before joining Yellow Wood Partners, Roach worked as a Senior Analyst at Analysis Group, where she provided economic and financial consulting to major corporations and law firms. She also held a position at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the Commercial Banking Division.12
• Education: Roach earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, cum laude, from the University of Rochester.12

Achievements

• In July 2018, she was recognized as a Rising Star of Private Equity by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine, highlighting her contributions to the field.1
• Roach has also taken on operational roles within portfolio companies, enhancing her practical experience in the consumer sector.2

Current Role

As a Principal at Yellow Wood Partners, Roach is involved in strategic decision-making and investment management within the firm’s consumer-focused portfolio. Her work emphasizes driving growth and operational efficiencies across various branded consumer products.23

For further details about her professional background, you can view her LinkedIn profile under the username jennifer-roach-39790a9.