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James Powers
Principal

James joined AEA in 2008 and focuses on AEA’s investments in the Value-Added Industrial Products and Services sectors. He currently serves on the boards of API Technologies and Swanson Industries.

Prior to joining AEA, James was a strategy consultant with Bain & Company in Boston and Los Angeles.

Education B.S. in Economics, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (Honors)
Location New York
Business Private Equity, Middle Market
Portfolio Company Involvement API Technologies Corp.
Cogent Healthcare
Evoqua Water Technologies
Excelitas Technologies
Henry Company
Swanson Industries
Unifrax Corporation

  • $15b

    With over $15 billion under management as of March 2019, AEA is a leader in global, middle-market private investing.

  • 125+

    With approximately 125 employees, including over 75 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.