Overview

Gender

male

Investor Type

Angel

Mr. Hobbs joined the Firm in 2005 and has more than 45 years of industry and operating experience. He is the chairman of the Firm’s Operating Advisory Board.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Hobbs was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VNU, Inc., the world’s leading marketing and media research company. Mr. Hobbs also served as Vice Chairman on the Executive Board of VNU, N.V., “the Nielsen Company,” until his retirement in 2003.

Previously, Mr. Hobbs was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BPI Communications, L.P. and its predecessor, Billboard Publications, Inc. (Fund II and III). Mr. Hobbs started his career with Procter & Gamble, where he served in various capacities from 1966 to 1969.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of BNA, Inc. and is a member of the Supervisory Board of VNU, N.V. He attended New York University and the American Institute of Banking.