Haute 100 San Francisco Update: James Coulter
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city. James Coulter has become a financial ally to the entertainment industry with TPG Capital’s high-profile deal with Creative Artists Agency.
James Coulter
What Made Him Haute: James Coulter is one of the giants in private equity and is known for loving the art of the multibillion-dollar deal. He co-founded TPG Capital (formerly Texas Pacific Group) with the San Francisco headquarters under his leadership. Familiar company names that have Coulter’s fingerprints all over their financial accounts include Burger King, J Crew, Petco and Del Monte Foods. His group collaborated with CPP Investment Board for a $5 billion takeover of IMS Health, a health care research company.
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