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Frank Herr
Operating Partner

Frank Herr is an Operating Partner based in AEA Shanghai.

Frank is primarily focused on AEA’s portfolio companies in industrial sector to improve value creation.

Prior to joining AEA in 2014, Frank spent 11 years with Eaton Corp, as general manager of Eaton’s Hydraulics business in Greater China region and Power Distribution business in North Asia. Frank also previously served as Managing Director China for Arvin Meritor, a major automotive and commercial vehicle supplier, and led the setup of two joint ventures with key original equipment manufacturers as well as the establishment of a wholly owned business in China.

Education Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
M.B.A., University of Michigan
B.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University
Location Shanghai
Business Private Equity, Middle Market
Portfolio Company Involvement BOA Group
Excelitas Technologies
Industrial Acoustics Company
LoneStar Group
Swanson Industries
Visual Comfort & Co.

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