Profile
James Oh is a Partner and Investment Committee Member of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners.
In addition to sourcing and leading platform acquisitions, Mr. Oh plays an active role in portfolio operations, add-ons, carve-out transition, financings, and divestitures.
Prior to joining Pacific, Mr. Oh was a Managing Partner and Investment Committee member at Transom Capital Group, serving on the board and audit committees at various portfolio companies at Transom.
Before this, Mr. Oh was a Principal at The Gores Group leading the Capital Markets and Corporate Finance activities.
Prior to The Gores Group, Mr. Oh was a Vice President in the Loan Originations and Loan Sales and Syndication groups at Wells Fargo Capital Finance.
Mr. Oh started his career in the Transaction Services Group at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Oh has been recognized as a Most Influential Private Equity Investor by the Los Angeles Business Journal, a Rising Star of Private Equity by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine, and a recipient of the Emerging Leaders Award from The M&A Advisor.
Mr. Oh earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.
He is also a certified public accountant (inactive).
James Oh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Management Co LLC
 Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pacific Avenue Capital Partners LLC (Pacific Avenue Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Chris Sznewajs. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California. | Private Equity Investor | 13/07/2023 |
Former positions of James Oh
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Transom Capital Group LLC
 Transom Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Transom Capital Group LLC (Transom Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2008 by Russ William Roenick. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Investment Committee Member | 31/01/2023 |
Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc.
 Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc. provides senior secured financing solutions for businesses in the United States and Canada. It serves manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, service companies, software and technology, retail, vacation ownership and specialty commercial finance companies. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/01/2011 |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Gores Group LLC
 The Gores Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Gores Group LLC (Gores Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of AEG Holdings, Inc. founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Private Equity Investor | 02/01/2015 |
Training of James Oh
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Gores Group LLC
The Gores Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Gores Group LLC (Gores Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of AEG Holdings, Inc. founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc. provides senior secured financing solutions for businesses in the United States and Canada. It serves manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, service companies, software and technology, retail, vacation ownership and specialty commercial finance companies. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
Transom Capital Group LLC
Transom Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Transom Capital Group LLC (Transom Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2008 by Russ William Roenick. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Management Co LLC
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pacific Avenue Capital Partners LLC (Pacific Avenue Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Chris Sznewajs. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California. | Finance |
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