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Simon Lonergan’s Biography

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Simon Lonergan is a Managing Partner at Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm focused on the defense & aerospace, healthcare services, and specialty manufacturing & distribution sectors. Simon joined Behrman Capital in 2005, serving as a Partner before taking on his current role.

Before joining Behrman, Simon was Partner and Senior Managing Director at The Blackstone Group, in New York and London, where he co-led Blackstone’s pursuit of European private equity transactions. He was a member of The Blackstone Group’s Private Equity Investment Committee and a Board Member of eight portfolio companies across a range of industries, including media, communications, and packaging. Earlier in his career, Simon was an Associate at Bain Capital and prior to that, he was a Consultant at Bain & Company. Simon’s current Directorships include Corfin Industries, ILC Dover, and Tresys Technology Holdings.

Simon, along with his wife, are very active in the local NYC community, supporting causes in education and youth development. They have given their support to the Madison Square Boys... Simon Lonergan is a Managing Partner at Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm focused on the defense & aerospace, healthcare services, and specialty manufacturing & distribution sectors. Simon joined Behrman Capital in 2005, serving as a Partner before taking on his current role.

Before joining Behrman, Simon was Partner and Senior Managing Director at The Blackstone Group, in New York and London, where he co-led Blackstone’s pursuit of European private equity transactions. He was a member of The Blackstone Group’s Private Equity Investment Committee and a Board Member of eight portfolio companies across a range of industries, including media, communications, and packaging. Earlier in his career, Simon was an Associate at Bain Capital and prior to that, he was a Consultant at Bain & Company. Simon’s current Directorships include Corfin Industries, ILC Dover, and Tresys Technology Holdings.

Simon, along with his wife, are very active in the local NYC community, supporting causes in education and youth development. They have given their support to the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, an organization that helps kids in need build character, achieve academic success, and lead healthy lifestyles, and The Fresh Air Fund, a nonprofit that gives kids from underrepresented communities the opportunity to experience a summer full of open air and outdoor activities. They are also sponsors of City Year, an education nonprofit that provides support and resources for local schools.

Simon graduated from Cambridge University with a BA in Mathematics and Economics and also earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. moreless

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Behrman Capital Names Simon P. Lonergan Managing Partner

Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco, today announced that Simon P. Lonergan has been promoted to Managing Partner. Mr. Lonergan joins Grant G. Behrman and William M. Matthes as the firm's Managing Partners. "Since 2005, Simon has been an invaluable partner of our firm, consistently demonstrating his deep investment expertise, insightful industry experience and outstanding leadership skills," said Mr. Behrman. "We are very pleased to recognize Simon's extensive contributions to Behrman Capital and our portfolio with this well-earned promotion."

Simon Lonergan’s Background

Behrman Capital

Managing Partner

2005 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Behrman Capital is a private equity investment firm founded in New York in 1991. Behrman is a leading middle market private equity firm with a multi-decade history of investing in buyouts of growth companies in North America.

Corfin Industries

Director

New York, NY, USA

Corfin Industries prides itself on the quality of service and a commitment to excellence. Their robotic process and component expertise enable them to provide solutions for the most demanding component preparation needs.

ILC Dover

Director

New York, NY, USA

ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and production of engineered products employing high-performance flexible materials. Since 1947, ILC has provided engineered solutions to complex customer problems.

Tresys Technology Holdings

Director

New York, NY, USA

Tresys provides customers with comprehensive security solutions to meet the challenges of the most demanding environments in the world.

The Blackstone Group

Partner & Senior Managing Director

New York, NY, USA

Blackstone is one of the world's leading investment firms with businesses diversified across a wide spectrum of regions, industries and asset classes. This gives them the expertise and access to resources & critical mass to take advantage of investment opportunities on a global scale.

Bain Capital

Associate

New York, NY, USA

Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading multi-asset alternative investment firms. Their global team aligns their interests with those of investors and partners for lasting impact.

Bain & Company

Consultant

New York, NY, USA

Bain & Company is one of the world’s top business consulting firms. They help global leaders with their organisation's most critical issues and opportunities.

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Previous Board Positions

ILC Holdings (DDC)

Non-Executive Director

New York, NY, USA

Data Device Corporation is the leading manufacturer of data bus, motion control & solid state power controller products for a wide range of aerospace, defense and industrial applications. The company’s products are “designed-in” to a wide range vehicles and platforms, including most major North American and Western European military platforms.

Peacock Engineering Company

Non-Executive Director

London, UK

Established in 2009, Peacock Engineering Ltd set out to create an Asset and Service Management consultancy that delivers tangible return on investment.

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Charitable Interests

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

Supporter

New York, NY, USA

The Madison Square Boys & Girls Club provides targeted programs to young people in need, focusing on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles.

Fresh Air Fund

Supporter

New York, NY, USA

Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has provided life-changing summer experiences for children from New York City’s underserved communities.

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Simon Lonergan’s Education

Harvard Business School

MBA

1996 - 1996

University of Cambridge

BA Mathematics & Economics

1986 - 1989