Rob A. Newbold
Chairman at Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
Profile
Rob joined Graham Partners in 1998.
Rob, along with the other Managing Principals, shares responsibility for all major aspects of Graham Partners’ investment process, including investment sourcing, structuring, and exiting, as well as working closely with portfolio companies to build lasting value.
He also serves on Graham Partners’ Investment Committee.
Rob has primary oversight responsibility for BrightSign, Gatekeeper, Myers EPS, and OptConnect.
He also has coverage responsibility for the industrial technology industry sector.
His past and present board directorships include B+B, BrightSign, Chelsea, Dynojet, Eberle, Eldorado, Gatekeeper, HB&G, Henry, Infiltrator, Myers EPS, NDS, OptConnect, SP Industries, Tidel, and TransAxle.
Prior to joining Graham Partners, Rob worked for Investcorp in its Private Equity Group.
Previous to Investcorp, he worked for Goldman, Sachs & Co. in its Investment Banking Division, and also previously worked at McKinsey & Co.
Rob earned his B.S.
and his M.A.
in Accounting, with honors, from the University of Texas, and his M.B.A.
from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Ford Fellow, first-year co-valedictorian, and graduated as a Palmer Scholar.
Born in England and raised in Illinois, Rob enjoys spending time with his three children and has competed in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Rob’s philanthropic involvement includes Autism Speaks.
He is also Co-Chairman of Wharton Private Equity Partners and previously served as Chairman of the Wharton Alumni Executive Board.
Rob A. Newbold active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Graham Partners, Inc.
 Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Investment Committee Member | 1998-10-31 |
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
 Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Financial ConglomeratesFinance Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association engages in financial services industry. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Chairman | - |
OptConnect Management LLC
 OptConnect Management LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications OptConnect Management LLC provides wireless connectivity solutions for ATMs and Kiosks. Its products include: Brute Antenna, ema:Play, Gemini Antenna, mPCIe, mylo, neo, OC-4100, OC-4499, OC-4500, OptConnect ema, OptReboot, Paddle Antenna and OptConnect solo. The firm's solutions include: ATM/Bitcoin, Cash Automation, Commercial Laundry, Custom Solutions, Digital Signage, IoT, Kiosk, Parking & EV Charging, Point of Sale and Vending. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Kaysville, UT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. (California)
 Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. (California) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. develops loss prevention technology for retail stores. The firm specializes in shopping cart containment, retail loss prevention solutions, shopping cart management, loss prevention, retail pushout theft prevention, retail analytics and cart retrieval. The company was founded by Michael Barry Lawler in 1998 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
HB&G Building Products, Inc.
 HB&G Building Products, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables HB&G Building Products, Inc. manufactures synthetic and wood porch products. It offers Permacast fiberglass porch columns, column caps and bases, PermaWrap PVC column wraps, PermaLite square columns, wood columns, porch railing, porch posts, porch ceiling panels, balustrade systems, and pergolas. The company was founded din 1880 and is headquartered in Troy, AL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Myers Power Products, Inc.
 Myers Power Products, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Myers Power Products, Inc. designs and manufactures electrical service products. It offers emergency power systems, medium voltage switchgears, powerhouses, and lighting products. Its products include power supplies, transformers, inverters, battery backup systems, electrical cabinets, electrical service pedestals, hubs, corrosion control products, switchboards, socket assemblies, and circuit breakers. The company was founded by John W. Myers in 1950 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
BrightSign LLC
 BrightSign LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing BrightSign LLC provides digital signage media players, content creation software and networking solutions for the commercial digital signage industry. Its products include XT243 standard I/O player XT1143 expanded I/O player, XD233 standard I/O player, XD1033 expanded I/O player, LS423 standard I/O player, brightauthor, brightplates, brightsign network, brightsign app and other accessories. The company was founded by Anthony J. Wood in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Rob A. Newbold
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Investcorp International, Inc.
 Investcorp International, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investcorp International, Inc. specializes in the following business lines: corporate investment and technology investment in North America and Western Europe, real estate investment in the U.S., and global asset management. It offers investment products to institutional and individual clients, primarily in the Arabian Gulf. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-12-31 |
Eldorado Stone Corp.
 Eldorado Stone Corp. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Eldorado Stone Corp. used to manufactures architectural stone veneer. The company used to offers different type of products and services in United States. Eldorado Stone was founded in 1969 and was located in Carnation, WA. | Director/Board Member | 1997-12-31 |
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Training of Rob A. Newbold
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 20 |
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Henry Co. LLC
 Henry Co. LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Henry Co. LLC engages in the provision of building envelope systems. It offers foundation systems, roofing systems, flooring, air barrier systems, waterproofing systems, specialty waterproofing, and performance additives. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Finance |
NDS, Inc.
 NDS, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing NDS, Inc. provides plastic, irrigation, drainage and valve products. Its products include drainage, solutions, permeable, pavers, root barriers, irrigation, boxes, flow, management, valve and meter. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Eldorado Stone Corp.
Eldorado Stone Corp. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Eldorado Stone Corp. used to manufactures architectural stone veneer. The company used to offers different type of products and services in United States. Eldorado Stone was founded in 1969 and was located in Carnation, WA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Graham Partners, Inc.
Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Dynojet Research, Inc.
 Dynojet Research, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Dynojet Research, Inc. develops and markets diagnostic tools for the motorcycle and automotive industries. Its offers automotive and powersports dynamometers, dynojet merchandise products which includes model 224X, 224xLC, 424x, 424xLC, model 200i, 200ix, 250i, 250ix and SD12 scooter Dyno and power commander, power vision, and combustion management device. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in North Las Vegas, NV. | Producer Manufacturing |
Tidel Engineering LP
 Tidel Engineering LP Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Tidel Engineering LP provides cash management solutions to retail institutions. It offers cash management systems and robbery deterrent products for the retail industry. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
HB&G Building Products, Inc.
HB&G Building Products, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables HB&G Building Products, Inc. manufactures synthetic and wood porch products. It offers Permacast fiberglass porch columns, column caps and bases, PermaWrap PVC column wraps, PermaLite square columns, wood columns, porch railing, porch posts, porch ceiling panels, balustrade systems, and pergolas. The company was founded din 1880 and is headquartered in Troy, AL. | Consumer Durables |
Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. (California)
Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. (California) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. develops loss prevention technology for retail stores. The firm specializes in shopping cart containment, retail loss prevention solutions, shopping cart management, loss prevention, retail pushout theft prevention, retail analytics and cart retrieval. The company was founded by Michael Barry Lawler in 1998 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA. | Technology Services |
Investcorp International, Inc.
Investcorp International, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investcorp International, Inc. specializes in the following business lines: corporate investment and technology investment in North America and Western Europe, real estate investment in the U.S., and global asset management. It offers investment products to institutional and individual clients, primarily in the Arabian Gulf. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
SP Industries, Inc.
 SP Industries, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology SP Industries, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of laboratory equipments. It operates through the brands: SP Scientific, SP Scienceware, and SP Ableware. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Warminster, PA. | Health Technology |
Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC
 Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC engages in the manufacture of pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. It offers a full line of plastic leachfield chamber products, tanks, risers, and accessories for use in septic systems. The company was founded by James M. Nichols in 1987 and is headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
B+B SmartWorx, Inc.
 B+B SmartWorx, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications B+B SmartWorx, Inc. provides machine-to-machine and Internet of things connectivity solutions. It manufactures data communications products for commercial and industrial applications. The firm specializes in intelligent connectivity at the ‘edge’ of networks in remote and demanding environments, designs and builds products using Ethernet, serial, wireless, cellular and USB communication technologies. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, IL. | Communications |
TransAxle LLC
 TransAxle LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables TransAxle LLC provides recovery and remanufacturing of drive train related components. Its specialties include Heavy duty truck and off-highway transmissions and differentials. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Cinnaminson, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
Myers Power Products, Inc.
Myers Power Products, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Myers Power Products, Inc. designs and manufactures electrical service products. It offers emergency power systems, medium voltage switchgears, powerhouses, and lighting products. Its products include power supplies, transformers, inverters, battery backup systems, electrical cabinets, electrical service pedestals, hubs, corrosion control products, switchboards, socket assemblies, and circuit breakers. The company was founded by John W. Myers in 1950 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Chelsea Building Products, Inc.
 Chelsea Building Products, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Chelsea Building Products, Inc. designs and manufactures extruded PVC profiles for windows, doors, moldings, flooring, shutters, and custom profiles. It is an integrated manufacturer providing product design, material development, extrusion tooling technology and finished product to manufacturers and distributors throughout North America. The firm offers window profiles to window fabricators, PVC compounds and composite materials, and specialty extrusions. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Oakmont, PA. | Distribution Services |
Eberle Design, Inc.
 Eberle Design, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Eberle Design, Inc. manufactures transportation control products. Its products and services include traffic, access control and recertification and repair. The company was founded by Terrence Eberle in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Electronic Technology |
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Financial ConglomeratesFinance Wharton Private Equity & Venture Capital Association engages in financial services industry. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Finance |
OptConnect Management LLC
OptConnect Management LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications OptConnect Management LLC provides wireless connectivity solutions for ATMs and Kiosks. Its products include: Brute Antenna, ema:Play, Gemini Antenna, mPCIe, mylo, neo, OC-4100, OC-4499, OC-4500, OptConnect ema, OptReboot, Paddle Antenna and OptConnect solo. The firm's solutions include: ATM/Bitcoin, Cash Automation, Commercial Laundry, Custom Solutions, Digital Signage, IoT, Kiosk, Parking & EV Charging, Point of Sale and Vending. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Kaysville, UT. | Communications |
BrightSign LLC
BrightSign LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing BrightSign LLC provides digital signage media players, content creation software and networking solutions for the commercial digital signage industry. Its products include XT243 standard I/O player XT1143 expanded I/O player, XD233 standard I/O player, XD1033 expanded I/O player, LS423 standard I/O player, brightauthor, brightplates, brightsign network, brightsign app and other accessories. The company was founded by Anthony J. Wood in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
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