John Black

John is a managing director of H.I.G. Capital. Since joining H.I.G. in 1996, John has led more than 20 middle market transactions including acquisitions, leveraged recapitalizations and industry consolidations of both public and private companies. He is involved in all aspects of the investment process from sourcing, transaction negotiations, and execution of post closing development. John currently serves on the boards of several portfolio companies. John is located in H.I.G.'s Boston office.

Prior to H.I.G., John was a senior professional with several leading consulting firms, working with middle market companies to develop and implement strategic and operational business plans. In this capacity, John has held several executive management positions including chief operating officer and chief financial officer. John began his career in the Corporate Finance Group at Ernst & Young. John is a graduate of Harvard University with a dual degree in applied mathematics and economics.