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Ian Wood
Senior Associate

Ian joined AEA in 2019 as an Associate and became a Senior Associate in 2021. Prior to joining AEA, Ian was an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in the natural resources group. He graduated from Penn State University where he earned a B.S. in Finance.

Location New York
Business Private Equity, Small Business

  • $15b

    With over $15 billion under management, AEA is a leader in global, middle-market private investing.

  • 130+

    With approximately 135 employees, including approximately 90 investment professionals, AEA’s experienced and focused team leverages deep industry knowledge and exceptional operational expertise.

  • 5/3

    With five offices across three continents, AEA has an unparalleled global network of relationships with family owners of industrial companies, business executives and influential government leaders.

  • 1968

    Founded in 1968 by members of the world’s leading industrial families, AEA is one of the oldest and most experienced private equity firms with a long legacy of success.

  • 75

    AEA has more than 75 Participants, who include some of the world’s pre-eminent industrial families, business executives and former government leaders.