Brad Bloom
Founder at Berkshire Partners LLC
Profile
Brad Bloom is one of the five co-founders of Berkshire Partners, and is now a Senior Advisor at the firm.
Brad began his career at the First National Bank of Boston, later became Partner at the Thomas H.
Lee Company, and then co-founded Berkshire in 1986.
Over his years with the firm, he has been involved across a wide range of Berkshire’s former private equity investments.
Examples of his involvement include Acosta, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Avery Weigh-Tronix, Bare Escentuals, Carlin Foods, Carter’s, Catalina, Charrette, Citizens of Humanity, Coty Inc., Farm Boy, GBFC, Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Gordon Brothers, Grocery Outlet, Image Industries, Miami Cruiseline, Profit Recovery Group, Skillsoft, and Sterling Jewelers.
Brad received an A.B.
Harvard College and an M.B.A from Harvard Business School.
Brad Bloom active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Berkshire Partners LLC
 Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Founder | 31/12/1985 |
Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc.
 Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc. manufactures and sells cosmetics and skin care products. Its products include finishing powders, lipsticks, lip-glosses, lip liners, mascaras, collection kits, rare minerals, application tools, and brushes. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2004 |
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc.
 Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. provides fundraising and social planning services. It services include case management, job training, legal services to help navigate and obtain public benefits. The company was founded on April 25, 1895 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Catalina Marketing Corp.
 Catalina Marketing Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Catalina Marketing Corp. provides consumer-driven marketing solutions to brand manufacturers, retailers and health providers. It offers in-store, mobile, and digital brand building solutions that enable consumer and retail brands to build its online, social media, and loyalty programs to acquire consumers for new and established brands. The company was founded by Tom Mindrum, Michael O'Brien, George W. Off, Mike Scroggie and Brian Yeatman in 1983 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Farm Boy 2012, Inc.
 Farm Boy 2012, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Farm Boy 2012, Inc. retails grocery and food products. Its products include balsamic vinaigrette, BBQ chicken, caramel popcorn, cinnamon rolls, cranberry cocktail, dessert toppings, frozen yogurt, grilling sauces and tortilla chips. The company was founded by Jean-Louis Bellemare and Colette Bellemare in December 20, 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
GOBP Midco, Inc.
 GOBP Midco, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., GOBP Midco, Inc. is a grocery retailer. The private company is based in Emeryville, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Taconic Industries Corp.
 Taconic Industries Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Taconic Industries Corp. provides industrial coating and silk screening services. It provides industrial coatings and silk-screening to OEMs in the semi-conductor, medical, telecommunications, and high tech industries. The company was founded 1973 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Skillsoft Ltd.
 Skillsoft Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SkillSoft Ltd. provides integrated enterprise electronic learning solutions and technology services. The firm offers e-Learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. It enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services. The company was founded by Charles E. Moran, Jerald A. Nine, Jr., Mark A. Townsend, and Lee Ritze on October 15, 1997 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
 Sterling Jewelers, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sterling Jewelers, Inc. retails gems and jewelry products. It sells gold, diamond, platinum, silver, watches, collectibles and gifts and gemstone jewelry in the shopping centers and malls. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Brad Bloom
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Training of Brad Bloom
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
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1st degree connections
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Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CARTER'S, INC. | Retail Trade |
| COTY INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 23 |
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Thomas H. Lee Partners LP
 Thomas H. Lee Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Catalina Marketing Corp.
Catalina Marketing Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Catalina Marketing Corp. provides consumer-driven marketing solutions to brand manufacturers, retailers and health providers. It offers in-store, mobile, and digital brand building solutions that enable consumer and retail brands to build its online, social media, and loyalty programs to acquire consumers for new and established brands. The company was founded by Tom Mindrum, Michael O'Brien, George W. Off, Mike Scroggie and Brian Yeatman in 1983 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. | Commercial Services |
Miami Cruiseline Services Holdings I B V
 Miami Cruiseline Services Holdings I B V Discount StoresRetail Trade Miami Cruiseline Services Holdings I B V operates duty-free retail shops on cruise ships. It also provides customized media and art auctions to the cruise industry. The firm has operations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Retail Trade |
Skillsoft Ltd.
Skillsoft Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services SkillSoft Ltd. provides integrated enterprise electronic learning solutions and technology services. The firm offers e-Learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. It enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services. The company was founded by Charles E. Moran, Jerald A. Nine, Jr., Mark A. Townsend, and Lee Ritze on October 15, 1997 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Technology Services |
Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc.
Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc. manufactures and sells cosmetics and skin care products. Its products include finishing powders, lipsticks, lip-glosses, lip liners, mascaras, collection kits, rare minerals, application tools, and brushes. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Fleet National Bank (Providence, Rhode Island) | Finance |
Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
 Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses Specialty StoresRetail Trade Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses retails prescription eyewear. It offers eye glasses, contact lenses, promotions and eye exams. The company is headquartered in Lawrenceville, GA. | Retail Trade |
Berkshire Partners LLC
Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Gordon Brothers Group LLC
 Gordon Brothers Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gordon Brothers Group LLC engages in the provision of advisory, restructuring, and investment solutions. The firm?s services include evaluations, dispositions, operations and investments. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Grocery Outlet, Inc.
 Grocery Outlet, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Grocery Outlet, Inc. owns and operates grocery stores. The firm offers frozen foods, deli, meat, drugs, house wares, toys, gifts, health and beauty products. The firm also exports its goods to the other countries. The company was founded by Jim Read in 1946 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Retail Trade |
The Profit Recovery Group International
 The Profit Recovery Group International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Profit Recovery Group International was founded in 1990. It provides accounts payable recovery audits and cost containment services. | Commercial Services |
Sterling Jewelers, Inc.
Sterling Jewelers, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sterling Jewelers, Inc. retails gems and jewelry products. It sells gold, diamond, platinum, silver, watches, collectibles and gifts and gemstone jewelry in the shopping centers and malls. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Retail Trade |
Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC
 Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Avery Weigh-Tronix, Inc. supplies weighing solutions. It provides a range of weighing scales, systems, software components, and peripherals for industrial and business use. The firm's products include bench scales, checkweighers, counting scales, digital weight indicators, forklift truck scales, floor scales, rail scales, and truck scales. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fairmont, MN. | Consumer Services |
Bare Escentuals, Inc.
 Bare Escentuals, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Bare Escentuals, Inc. sells beauty care products. Its products include face, eyes and lips makeup, prep and prime time, brushes and tools, and skin care. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Acosta, Inc.
 Acosta, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Acosta, Inc. engages in the provision of sales, marketing, and retail merchandising services. Its services include business intelligence, headquarter sales, retail services, consumer marketing, Acosta solutions, and e-commerce. . The company was founded by Louis Acosta in 1927 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Commercial Services |
Citizens of Humanity LLC
 Citizens of Humanity LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Citizens of Humanity LLC designs and distributes denim apparels. The company offers apparels for men, women, and girls. Citizens of Humanity was founded by Jerome Dahan in 2003 and is headquartered in Huntington Park, CA. | Retail Trade |
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc.
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. provides fundraising and social planning services. It services include case management, job training, legal services to help navigate and obtain public benefits. The company was founded on April 25, 1895 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Belden Jewelers, Inc.
 Belden Jewelers, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sterling, Inc. wholesales christmas decorative products. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Distribution Services |
Carlin Foods Corp.
 Carlin Foods Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Carlin Foods Corp. manufactures and sells fruits and flavors to the dairy products industry. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, US. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Taconic Industries Corp.
Taconic Industries Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Taconic Industries Corp. provides industrial coating and silk screening services. It provides industrial coatings and silk-screening to OEMs in the semi-conductor, medical, telecommunications, and high tech industries. The company was founded 1973 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX. | Process Industries |
Farm Boy 2012, Inc.
Farm Boy 2012, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Farm Boy 2012, Inc. retails grocery and food products. Its products include balsamic vinaigrette, BBQ chicken, caramel popcorn, cinnamon rolls, cranberry cocktail, dessert toppings, frozen yogurt, grilling sauces and tortilla chips. The company was founded by Jean-Louis Bellemare and Colette Bellemare in December 20, 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Distribution Services |
New Era Capital Partners
 New Era Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance New Era Capital Partners (New era Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Gideon Argov and Ran Simha. The firm is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Finance |
GOBP Midco, Inc.
GOBP Midco, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., GOBP Midco, Inc. is a grocery retailer. The private company is based in Emeryville, CA. | Retail Trade |
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