Torben Thordsen
Private Equity Investor at Proterra Investment Partners LP
Profile
Mr. Thordsen is a partner of Proterra Investment Partners and serves as a member of its Management Committee.
In addition, Mr. Thordsen oversees the Black River CPF Metals and Mining Fund.
The private equity fund makes investments in the metals and mining sector.
Prior to Proterra, Mr. Thordsen worked for Black River Asset Management, a division of Cargill, where he served as a Senior Managing Director for its metals and mining sector-focused private equity funds.
Prior to joining Black River, he served as a Partner for Argent Partners, an independent corporate finance advisory firm focused on strategic advisory to the metals and mining sector.
Previously, he worked for Gensec Bank in London/Johannesburg, worked in Billiton plc’s corporate finance department where he worked on several global acquisitions, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant whilst working for Coopers & Lybrand.
In addition to his investment management experience at Black River, Mr. Thordsen’s career includes investment banking and corporate finance experience, primarily gained in the metals and mining sector, and he has led and participated in a number of mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory and asset disposal transactions globally.
Mr. Thordsen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg.
He speaks English, German, and Afrikaans.
Torben Thordsen active positions
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Proterra Investment Partners LP
Proterra Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Proterra Investment Partners LP (Proterra Investment Partners) is a private equity investment firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Torben Thordsen
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Black River Asset Management LLC
Black River Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance A division of Cargill Financial Services, Black River Asset Management LLC is an independently run global hedge fund manager located in Hopkins, Minnesota. The firm is wholly-owned by Cargill, Inc. and was founded in 2003. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/11/2015 |
Gensec Bank
Gensec Bank Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Gensec Bank is a provider of derivative-based risk management products to the savings industry. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/12/2003 |
Argent Partners Ltd.
Argent Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Argent Partners Ltd. is a private company based in London, UK. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Tacora Resources, Inc.
Tacora Resources, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Tacora Resources, Inc. engages in the identification, development, mining, processing, and revitalization of iron ore mineral reserves and resources. The company was founded by Matt Lehtinen on January 12, 2017 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Torben Thordsen
University of Johannesburg | Undergraduate Degree |
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Gensec Bank
Gensec Bank Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Sanlam Ltd., Gensec Bank is a provider of derivative-based risk management products to the savings industry. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Finance |
Black River Asset Management LLC
Black River Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance A division of Cargill Financial Services, Black River Asset Management LLC is an independently run global hedge fund manager located in Hopkins, Minnesota. The firm is wholly-owned by Cargill, Inc. and was founded in 2003. | Finance |
Proterra Investment Partners LP
Proterra Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Proterra Investment Partners LP (Proterra Investment Partners) is a private equity investment firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Finance |
Argent Partners Ltd.
Argent Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Argent Partners Ltd. is a private company based in London, UK. | Finance |
Tacora Resources, Inc.
Tacora Resources, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Tacora Resources, Inc. engages in the identification, development, mining, processing, and revitalization of iron ore mineral reserves and resources. The company was founded by Matt Lehtinen on January 12, 2017 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MN. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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