Thompson Dean

Founder at

Avista Capital Holdings LP

68 year

92 connections

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Thompson Dean founded Avista Healthcare Partners LP in 2005, where he is working as Chairman and Co-Head of Investment Committee from 2005 and Avista Capital Holdings LP in 2005, where he is working as Chairman & Co-Head of Investment Committee from 2022.
Mr. Dean also currently works at MSW Energy Holdings II LLC, as Director from 2004, Convatec, Inc., as Director, National Spine & Pain Centers Holdings LLC, as Director, and various other companies.
Mr. Dean also formerly worked at DeCrane Aerospace, Inc., as Chairman, DeCrane Holdings Co., as Chairman & President, Avista Healthcare Public Acquisition Corp., as Executive Chairman, and various other companies.
Mr. Dean received his undergraduate degree in 1979 from the University of Virginia and Masters Business Admin degree in 1984 from Harvard Business School.

Thompson Dean active positions

Companies	Position	Start
MSW Energy Holdings II LLC MSW Energy Holdings II LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company	Director/Board Member	2004-06-30
Avista Capital Holdings LP Avista Capital Holdings LP Investment ManagersFinance Avista Capital Partners invests in mid-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the healthcare sector. It participates in buyouts and growth stage capital transactions.	Founder	2004-12-31
ConvaTec, Inc. ConvaTec, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures products for the ostomy management, advanced chronic and acute wound care and continence care services	Director/Board Member	-
National Spine & Pain Centers Holdings LLC National Spine & Pain Centers Holdings LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates pain management hospitals	Director/Board Member	-
Hi-Crush GP LLC Hi-Crush GP LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies monocrystalline sand	Director/Board Member	2018-08-22
Vision Healthcare NV Vision Healthcare NV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an omni channel online platform that sells wellness and healthcare products	Director/Board Member	-
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Inc. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides an extensive array of effective and integrated human services	Director/Board Member	-
Museum of the City of New York Museum of the City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a museum	Director/Board Member	-
eMolecules, Inc. eMolecules, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a chemical compound search-and-fulfillment platform for drug discovery research	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	40
DeCrane Aerospace, Inc. DeCrane Aerospace, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures aircraft interior products	Electronic Technology
DeCrane Holdings Co. DeCrane Holdings Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company with interest in manufacturing and marketing aircraft components	Electronic Technology
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides laboratory testing and research services on a contract basis	Commercial Services
Acino International AG Acino International AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
MSW Energy Holdings II LLC MSW Energy Holdings II LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company	Miscellaneous
Visant Corp. Visant Corp. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides publishing and marketing services	Consumer Services
VWR Corp. VWR Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes laboratory equipment	Distribution Services
University of Virginia University of Virginia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
aPriori Capital Partners LP aPriori Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance aPriori Capital Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Europe with an enterprise value of USD 100 million – 5,000 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, retail & consumer, energy, business services and industrial sectors. It provides financing for LBO and growth capital transactions. The firm acquires majority and minority interest with controlling interest. It also acts as a lead investor and makes co-investments.	Finance
ConvaTec, Inc. ConvaTec, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures products for the ostomy management, advanced chronic and acute wound care and continence care services	Health Technology
VWR International LLC VWR International LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails laboratory equipment through online	Retail Trade
National Spine & Pain Centers Holdings LLC National Spine & Pain Centers Holdings LLC Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates pain management hospitals	Health Services
Museum of the City of New York Museum of the City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a museum	Consumer Services
IWCO Direct, Inc. IWCO Direct, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides data-driven direct marketing solutions	Technology Services
WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corp. WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets over-the-counter and personal care products	Consumer Non-Durables
Takeda A/S Takeda A/S Financial ConglomeratesFinance Engages in holding or owning securities of companies	Finance
Avista Capital Holdings LP Avista Capital Holdings LP Investment ManagersFinance Avista Capital Partners invests in mid-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the healthcare sector. It participates in buyouts and growth stage capital transactions.	Finance
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Inc. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides an extensive array of effective and integrated human services	Commercial Services
Eaglebrook School Eaglebrook School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a boarding school	Consumer Services
VWR Funding, Inc. VWR Funding, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes scientific and engineering equipment & supplies	Distribution Services
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Choate Rosemary Hall Choate Rosemary Hall Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
ZEST Anchors LLC ZEST Anchors LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures dental attachments	Health Technology
Acino Pharma AG Acino Pharma AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures oral modified release pharmaceuticals, trans dermal patches and biodegradable implants	Health Technology
eMolecules, Inc. eMolecules, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a chemical compound search-and-fulfillment platform for drug discovery research	Technology Services
Convatec Healthcare B SARL Convatec Healthcare B SARL Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Provides medical products	Distribution Services
Sidewinder Drilling LLC Sidewinder Drilling LLC Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Owns and operates a fleet of premium land drilling rigs and provides contract drilling services	Industrial Services
Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures dermatology pharmaceuticals	Health Technology
Hi-Crush, Inc. Hi-Crush, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides proppant and logistics services for hydraulic fracturing operations and software services	Transportation
Hi-Crush GP LLC Hi-Crush GP LLC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies monocrystalline sand	Non-Energy Minerals
Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Trimb Healthcare AB Trimb Healthcare AB Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products	Health Technology
Avista Healthcare Public Acquisition Corp. Avista Healthcare Public Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides acquisition services	Finance
Convatec Group Plc Convatec Group Plc Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures, and markets medical products and technologies	Health Technology
Fisher Scientific Group, Inc.
Vision Healthcare NV Vision Healthcare NV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an omni channel online platform that sells wellness and healthcare products	Retail Trade
Probo Medical LLC Probo Medical LLC Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies, repairs and installs diagnostic imaging equipment	Distribution Services
Avista Healthcare Partners LP Avista Healthcare Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a private equity firm	Finance
Cooper Consumer Health SAS Cooper Consumer Health SAS Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes drugs	Health Technology
Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance