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James CoulterCo-founder of the global company Texas Pacific Group.
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Content:
- James Coulter: Co-Founder of Texas Pacific Group
- Co-Founding Texas Pacific Group
- Involvement with Other Companies
- TPG's Investments and Success
- Net Worth and Recognition
James Coulter: Co-Founder of Texas Pacific Group
Early Career and EducationJames Coulter's illustrious career began with his role as Vice President at Keystone, Inc. from 1986 to 1992. Concurrently, he worked at investment firm SPO Partners from 1986 to 1988. Coulter holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree as well as an MBA from Stanford University.
Co-Founding Texas Pacific Group
In 1992, Coulter co-founded the global private equity firm Texas Pacific Group (TPG) with David Bonderman. For eight years, they jointly led the company. Today, TPG manages over $30 billion in assets and has offices worldwide, including in Fort Worth, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tokyo, Melbourne, and New York.
Involvement with Other Companies
Coulter serves on the boards of directors of several companies, including the Compensation Committee of Zhone Technologies, Inc., Lenovo Group Limited, and The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
TPG's Investments and Success
TPG has made investments in diverse sectors, including retail, media and telecommunications, industrials, technology, leisure, and healthcare. Some of its notable investments include Continental Airlines, Ducati, Neiman Marcus, Burger King, J. Crew, Lenovo, MGM, Seagate, Alltel Wireless, Harrah's, Avaya, Freescale Semiconductor, and Univision. The firm is renowned for its investment capabilities and substantial returns.
Net Worth and Recognition
As of 2023, James Coulter's net worth is estimated at approximately $2.8 billion. He has been ranked among the world's most influential people by Forbes magazine. Coulter's successful career and contributions to the private equity industry have made him a prominent figure in the financial world.
