Robert Jang
Director/Board Member at Formerra, LLC
Profile
Rob is a Managing Director in H.I.G.
Capital's New York office.
He is responsible for all aspects of the investment process including transaction sourcing, structuring, financing, and execution of post-closing growth and operational strategies.
Rob has over a decade of private equity investing experience in a variety of industries including chemicals, transportation, business services, consumer services, and industrials.
Prior to joining H.I.G., Rob worked in private equity at The Carlyle Group focusing on investments in the healthcare sector.
Rob started his career in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Merrill Lynch.
Rob received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science with honors from Columbia University and his M.B.A.
from Harvard Business School.
Robert Jang active positions
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H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity)
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC (H.I.G Capital) is a private equity division of H.I.G. Capital LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W Mnaymneh and Anthony A Tamer. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Europe, Latin America and Middle East. | Private Equity Analyst | 01/01/2011 |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. engages in the production of naturally derived specialty chemicals and ingredients focused on personal care, food, consumer, and industrial end markets. It specializes in alkoxylates, polysorbates, and sorbitan esters. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 10/01/2017 |
Formerra, LLC
Formerra, LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Formerra, LLC is a leading distributor of engineered materials that connects top producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across various markets, including healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility. The company is based in Romeoville, IL, and has subsidiaries in Ireland. The company offers a unique combination of technical and commercial expertise, portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, and leading e-commerce capabilities. Formerra's experienced team helps customers design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways, driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. Cathy Dodd has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Formerra was acquired by H.I.G. Capital LLC (Private Equity) from Avient Corp. on November 01, 2022 for $950 million. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2022 |
Hibu, Inc.
Hibu, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Hibu, Inc. provides digital marketing services to small businesses, including custom website design, social media management, and online business listings management. Hibu is based in Cedar Rapids, IA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers free resources such as whitepapers, infographics, case studies, and videos to help businesses grow online. Kevin Jasper has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Hibu was acquired by H.I.G. Capital LLC (Private Equity) from Yell Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) on May 04, 2021. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2021 |
Former positions of Robert Jang
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Empire Today LLC
Empire Today LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Empire Today LLC engages in the provision of installed home improvements and home furnishings. Its product categories include carpet, laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, tile flooring, blinds and shades, and commercial floorings for business. The company was founded by Seymour Cohen in 1959 and is headquartered in Northlake, IL. | Director/Board Member | 09/01/2021 |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. | Private Equity Analyst | 31/12/2010 |
Oxford Global Resources LLC
Oxford Global Resources LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Oxford Global Resources LLC provides information technology, engineering, regulatory and compliance consultants. It recruits functional and technical consultants in the areas of project management and business analysis, ERP, BI, CRM, SCM, database administration, application development, information security, and IT infrastructure. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beverly, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Robert Jang
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
Columbia Business School | Undergraduate Degree |
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The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity)
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC (H.I.G Capital) is a private equity division of H.I.G. Capital LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W Mnaymneh and Anthony A Tamer. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Europe, Latin America and Middle East. | Finance |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. engages in the production of naturally derived specialty chemicals and ingredients focused on personal care, food, consumer, and industrial end markets. It specializes in alkoxylates, polysorbates, and sorbitan esters. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Process Industries |
Oxford Global Resources LLC
Oxford Global Resources LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Oxford Global Resources LLC provides information technology, engineering, regulatory and compliance consultants. It recruits functional and technical consultants in the areas of project management and business analysis, ERP, BI, CRM, SCM, database administration, application development, information security, and IT infrastructure. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Beverly, MA. | Commercial Services |
Empire Today LLC
Empire Today LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Empire Today LLC engages in the provision of installed home improvements and home furnishings. Its product categories include carpet, laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, tile flooring, blinds and shades, and commercial floorings for business. The company was founded by Seymour Cohen in 1959 and is headquartered in Northlake, IL. | Consumer Durables |
Formerra, LLC
Formerra, LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Formerra, LLC is a leading distributor of engineered materials that connects top producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across various markets, including healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility. The company is based in Romeoville, IL, and has subsidiaries in Ireland. The company offers a unique combination of technical and commercial expertise, portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, and leading e-commerce capabilities. Formerra's experienced team helps customers design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways, driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. Cathy Dodd has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Formerra was acquired by H.I.G. Capital LLC (Private Equity) from Avient Corp. on November 01, 2022 for $950 million. | Distribution Services |
Hibu, Inc.
Hibu, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Hibu, Inc. provides digital marketing services to small businesses, including custom website design, social media management, and online business listings management. Hibu is based in Cedar Rapids, IA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers free resources such as whitepapers, infographics, case studies, and videos to help businesses grow online. Kevin Jasper has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Hibu was acquired by H.I.G. Capital LLC (Private Equity) from Yell Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) on May 04, 2021. | Commercial Services |
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