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J. Louis Sharpe
Partner

Louie joined AEA in 1998 as an Associate and became a Partner in 2010. He focuses on AEA’s investments in the Value-Added Industrials and Services sector. He currently serves on the board of BMS Enterprises, Numotion, SitelogIQ, Springs Window Fashions and Visual Comfort & Co. He also served on the boards of former AEA portfolio companies GMS, Henry, RelaDyne and SRS Roofing Supply.

Prior to joining AEA, Louie was in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley.

Education B.A. in Economics, Yale University
Location New York
Business Private Equity, Middle Market
Portfolio Company Involvement BMS Enterprises
Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc.
Henry Company
Numotion
RelaDyne, Inc.
SitelogIQ
Sovereign Specialty Chemicals
Springs Window Fashions
SRS Roofing Supply
Visual Comfort & Co.

  • $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.