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Derek Lim is the founder of We Are Perspective Pte Ltd. (founded in 2010) and currently holds the position of Managing Director at Partners Group Inc (United States).
He has also held the position of Director at Poseidon Water LLC (2014-2016), Huron, Inc. (2015-2017), Microporous LLC (2014-2022), Revere Plastics Systems LLC (2017-2022), and HDT Automotive Solutions LLC (2017-2022).
Additionally, Mr. Lim has served as Managing Director at Ardian US LLC (2021-2022), Senior Associate at Apax Partners, Inc. (2011-2014), Principal at Citigroup, Inc. (2003-2005), and Analyst at Fenway Partners LLC (2006-2009).
He has also been associated with Standard Chartered Bank (Los Angeles Branch) and Seven Mile Capital Partners LP (2014-2016).
Mr. Lim holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from Occidental College.
Derek Lim active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Partners Group Inc (United States)
Partners Group Inc (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Partners Group invests in companies located across the globe. the firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions. It also acts as a co-investor. | Private Equity Investor | 31/08/2022 |
WE ARE PERSPECTIVE PTE. LTD.
WE ARE PERSPECTIVE PTE. LTD. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product strategy and development, industrial design, engineering & industrialization support | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2009 |
Former positions of Derek Lim
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
HDT Automotive Solutions LLC
HDT Automotive Solutions LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fluid-handling systems, high-pressure die castings and industrial heat exchangers | Director/Board Member | 30/10/2022 |
Revere Plastics Systems LLC
Revere Plastics Systems LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures plastic injection moldings | Director/Board Member | 30/10/2022 |
Microporous LLC
Microporous LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures lead-acid battery separators | Director/Board Member | 30/10/2022 |
Ardian US LLC
Ardian US LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ardian US invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout transactions. | Private Equity Investor | 29/09/2022 |
Huron, Inc.
Huron, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures tubular assemblies and machined products for the automotive industry | Director/Board Member | 30/07/2017 |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Apax Partners, Inc.
Apax Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Apax Partners focuses exclusively on long-term investments in growth companies. The firm invests globally in the following sectors: (1) financial and business services (2) healthcare (3) media (4) retail and consumer and (5) technology and telecommunications. They target large companies with strong, established market positions and the potential to expand. Apax Partners' investment strategy is to grow businesses by acting as a catalyst for change and to employ clear processes to maximize the value of their portfolio. | Finance |
Citigroup, Inc.
Citigroup, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides retail, investment, commercial banking, brand cards, securities sale & exchanges services | Finance |
Poseidon Water LLC
Poseidon Water LLC Water UtilitiesUtilities Provides water project development services | Utilities |
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fenway Partners LLC
Fenway Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fenway Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for later and buyout stage capital transactions with an investment size ranging from USD 15 - 50 million. It also acquires minority interest. | Finance |
Occidental College
Occidental College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Huron, Inc.
Huron, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures tubular assemblies and machined products for the automotive industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Microporous LLC
Microporous LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures lead-acid battery separators | Producer Manufacturing |
Standard Chartered Bank (Los Angeles Branch)
Standard Chartered Bank (Los Angeles Branch) Regional BanksFinance Part of Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank (Los Angeles Branch) is a company based in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
Revere Plastics Systems LLC
Revere Plastics Systems LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures plastic injection moldings | Producer Manufacturing |
Ardian US LLC
Ardian US LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ardian US invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout transactions. | Finance |
Seven Mile Capital Partners LP
Seven Mile Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Seven Mile Capital Partners invests in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 50 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business services, industrial and manufacturing sectors. It participates in LBOs, acquisitions, divestitures and growth stage capital requirements. It also acquires controlling stake. | Finance |
Partners Group Inc (United States)
Partners Group Inc (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Partners Group invests in companies located across the globe. the firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions. It also acts as a co-investor. | Finance |
HDT Automotive Solutions LLC
HDT Automotive Solutions LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fluid-handling systems, high-pressure die castings and industrial heat exchangers | Producer Manufacturing |
WE ARE PERSPECTIVE PTE. LTD.
WE ARE PERSPECTIVE PTE. LTD. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product strategy and development, industrial design, engineering & industrialization support | Commercial Services |
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