James Andersen Bio

Jim co-founded Clearview in 1999 and, together with Calvin Neider, manages all aspects of the firm's activities. In addition, Jim has primary responsibility for due diligence and portfolio company management and development. Previously, Jim was a Managing Director at Capital Partners, where he led the firm's portfolio management efforts, co-managed due diligence and was responsible for significant improvements in portfolio performance. Prior to joining Capital Partners, Jim was a management consultant with Mars & Company where he consulted to Fortune 100 companies in the consumer product, industrial and technology arenas on a wide range of issues. Jim holds a BSE in civil engineering, cum laude, from Princeton University and an MBA from The Wharton School.