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An investment executive with several decades of experience, Thompson Dean co-founded private equity firm Avista Capital Partners in 2005. The New York-based company leverages the experience of its operating executives and investment partners to pursue value-added acquisitions and assemble strong management teams to enhance growth and increase these firms' operating efficiencies. Prior to forming Avista, Thompson Dean was a managing partner with DLJ Merchant Banking Partners and was Chairman of their Investment Committees.

A graduate of the University of Virginia, Mr. Dean was an Echols Scholar and received a bachelor of arts in economics and foreign affairs. He then earned a master of business administration with high distinction from Harvard Business School. Mr. Dean is a trustee of Choate Rosemary Hall, a college-preparatory boarding school located in Wallingford, Connecticut, as well as a former board member of the College Foundation of the University of Virginia. Mr. Dean currently serves on the boards of Acino Holdings and Zest Anchors.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Thompson Dean, Avista | Co-Founder and Co-CEO