James Better Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Executive Chairm...

  • Primary Industry
  • B2B

  • Active Board Seats
  • 1

James Better General Information

Biography

Mr. James Better serves as Operating Partner at Kohlberg & Company. He serves as Executive Chairman at Nellson Nutraceutical. Mr. Better joined Kohlberg as an Operating Partner in 2014. He is currently Chairman of Nellson. Mr. Better is responsible for overseeing the Kohlberg Operational Resource Excellence ("KORE") Function at Kohlberg. Prior to joining Kohlberg, Mr. Better enjoyed a 30-year career in a variety of consulting and operating roles at Capricorn Holdings, Celerant Consulting, McKinsey & Co. and Whitestone Corp.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Executive Chairman, Nellson Nutraceutical
Education
Stanford University, MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Williams College, BA (Bachelor of Arts)
Hebrew University, Degree
Gender
Male
Email
be
Phone
+1 (844)
Address
  • 5115 East La Palma Avenue
  • Anaheim, CA 92807
  • United States
+1 (844)

James Better Positions (2)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
Kohlberg & Company Investor Operating Partner Mount Kisco, NY PE/Buyout
Nellson Nutraceutical Company Executive Chairman Anaheim, CA Food Products

James Better Board Seats (1)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Nellson Nutraceutical Food Products Privately Held (backing) Private Equity-Backed Anaheim, CA

James Better Lead Partner on Deals (1)

James Better has been the lead partner on 1 deal. Their latest deal was with Genysis Brand Solutions, a other commercial services company. The deal was made on 04-Dec-2017.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Genysis Brand Solutions 04-Dec-2017 Buyout/LBO Completed Other Commercial Services Salt Lake City, UT

James Better Network (13)

Board Members (8)

Name Company Representing Location From
Samuel Frieder Nellson Nutraceutical Kohlberg & Company Anaheim, CA
Hugh Rovit Nellson Nutraceutical Self Anaheim, CA
Nellson Nutraceutical Kohlberg & Company Anaheim, CA
Nellson Nutraceutical Kohlberg & Company Anaheim, CA
Nellson Nutraceutical Kohlberg & Company Anaheim, CA

Portfolio Executives (5)

Name Company Role Deal date Location
Shayne Howell Genysis Brand Solutions Chief Revenue Officer 04-Dec-2017 Salt Lake City, UT
Adam Schwinghammer Genysis Brand Solutions President 04-Dec-2017 Salt Lake City, UT
Genysis Brand Solutions Chief Financial Officer 04-Dec-2017 Salt Lake City, UT
Genysis Brand Solutions Chief Operating Officer 04-Dec-2017 Salt Lake City, UT

James Better FAQs

  • Who is James Better?

    Mr. James Better serves as Operating Partner at Kohlberg & Company.

  • How much does James Better typically invest?

    James Better's median deal size is .

  • What is James Better’s main position?

    James Better’s primary position is Executive Chairman.

  • What are the contact details for James Better?

    James Better’s email address is be and his phone number is +1 (844) .

  • How many active board seats does James Better hold?

    James Better holds a board seat in Nellson Nutraceutical.

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