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Profile
Ben B. James is the founder.
He founded PPM America, Inc. in 1991 and Swift River Investments, Inc. in 2005.
At Swift River Investments, Inc., he held the title of Managing Partner in 2011.
Mr. James also held former positions at various companies.
From 2001 to 2005, he worked at Leiner Health Products, Inc. as a Director.
He also worked as a Director at Equinox Holdings, Inc., Enzymatic Therapy LLC, Octane Fitness LLC, and EAS, Inc. Additionally, he served as a Principal at North Castle Partners LLC from 1998 to 2004 and as a Principal at Equitable Capital Management Corp.
In terms of education, Mr. James earned an MBA from Boston University in 1987 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1979.
Former positions of Ben B. James
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Swift River Investments, Inc.
 Swift River Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Swift River Investments seeks investments in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Founder | 01/11/2011 |
Leiner Health Products, Inc.
 Leiner Health Products, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures nutritional supplements | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2005 |
North Castle Partners LLC
 North Castle Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance North Castle Partners invests in small companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on health, wellness and active living sectors. It participates in LBOs, growth capital financings and strategic acquisitions. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Octane Fitness LLC
 Octane Fitness LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures elliptical fitness products | Director/Board Member | - |
Leiner Health Products, Inc.
Leiner Health Products, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures nutritional supplements | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Ben B. James
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
PPM America, Inc.
 PPM America, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PPM is an active investment manager with a focus on bottom-up fundamental investing. The firm aims to deliver solutions and service to clients with the goal of meeting their unique investment objectives. They utilize a team-based approach to manage the assets of the portfolio. | Finance |
Leiner Health Products, Inc.
Leiner Health Products, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures nutritional supplements | Health Technology |
Equinox Holdings, Inc.
 Equinox Holdings, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates fitness clubs and yoga studios | Consumer Services |
Boston University
 Boston University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
North Castle Partners LLC
North Castle Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance North Castle Partners invests in small companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on health, wellness and active living sectors. It participates in LBOs, growth capital financings and strategic acquisitions. | Finance |
Enzymatic Therapy LLC
 Enzymatic Therapy LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures natural medicines and nutritional supplements | Health Technology |
University of Wisconsin
 University of Wisconsin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Octane Fitness LLC
Octane Fitness LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures elliptical fitness products | Consumer Durables |
Equitable Capital Management Corp.
 Equitable Capital Management Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Swift River Investments, Inc.
Swift River Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Swift River Investments seeks investments in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
EAS, Inc.
 EAS, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food health supplements | Retail Trade |
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