Thomas C Franco

Bio

Mr Franco joined CD&R in 2006 after serving for fifteen years as a senior advisor to the Firm. He is responsible for managing critical external relationships, including limited partners. He also manages fund raising and is involved in related capital access activities. Previously, he served as chairman and chief executive officer of Broadgate Consultants Inc, a consulting firm focused on advising private equity managers, which he founded in 1987 in conjunction with UK-based securities firm Hoare Govett. Mr Franco successfully launched a global publishing business, PEI Media, serving the alternative asset industry and, earlier, practiced corporate law. Mr Franco holds a JD from Fordham University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.