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W. Howley
Founder at
TRANSDIGM GROUP INC.
Net worth: 57 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
W. Nicholas Howley is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded TransDigm Group, Inc., EverArc Holdings Ltd., TransDigm Holding Co. and TransDigm, Inc. and who has been at the head of 6 different companies. Presently, he is Executive Chairman of TransDigm Group, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of TransDigm Holding Co. and Chairman for TransDigm, Inc. (both are subsidiaries of TransDigm Group, Inc.) and Co-Chairman for EverArc Holdings Ltd. W. Nicholas Howley is also on the board of Polypore, Inc., Case Western Reserve University, Consolidated Precision Products Corp. and Saint Martin de Porres High School. In his past career Mr. Howley was Chairman at TD Group US Holdings LLC, President at AeroControlex Group, Inc. and Corporate Director-Finance at Imo Industries, Inc. Mr. Howley received an undergraduate degree from Drexel University and an MBA from Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/05/2026 | 29,922 ( 0.05% ) | 38 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
| 22/04/2026 | 606,200 ( 0.37% ) | 20 M $ | 30/05/2026 |
W. Howley active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| TRANSDIGM GROUP INC. | Founder | 31/12/1992 |
| PERIMETER SOLUTIONS, INC. | Chairman | 08/11/2021 |
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
 St. Joseph's Preparatory School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Director/Board Member | - |
Howley Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation
 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum | Director/Board Member | - |
The Drexel Fund
 The Drexel Fund The private company is based in Evanston. The fund operates primarily in select states with publicly funded private school choice programs and supports entrepreneurial leaders through multi-year startup grants, a competitive one-year founders program fellowship, and advisory services. Its investments focus on schools that are financially sustainable, independently governed, mission-driven (enrolling at least one-third economically disadvantaged students), and scalable or replicable. The organization also fosters a national community of private school entrepreneurs, shares best practices, advocates for policy improvements, and promotes equitable excellence and innovation in private education. The Drexel Fund is a nonprofit venture philanthropy organization founded in 2015 that invests in the creation, expansion, and strengthening of high-quality private K-12 schools serving predominantly low- and middle-income students in underserved communities. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cristo Rey Network
 Cristo Rey Network Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates high schools | Director/Board Member | - |
CW Industrial Partners LLC
 CW Industrial Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CW Industrial Partners invest in lower middle-market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 3 to 12 million, revenues of USD 20 to 100 million, and enterprise values of USD 15 to 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, value-added distribution, business & financial services and other industries. It acquires controlling interests and provides financing for corporate carve-outs and buyout transactions. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
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Training of W. Howley
Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Imo Industries, Inc.
 Imo Industries, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures pumps, fluid sensors and motion control products | Producer Manufacturing |
TransDigm Holding Co.
 TransDigm Holding Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures engineered proprietary aircraft components | Electronic Technology |
Transdigm, Inc.
 Transdigm, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, produces and supplies engineered aircraft components | Electronic Technology |
Polypore International, Inc.
 Polypore International, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures lithium-ion membrane battery separators for electric drive vehicles | Electronic Technology |
Satair A/S
 Satair A/S Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies aircraft parts and tools | Distribution Services |
Polypore, Inc.
 Polypore, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops, manufactures, and markets polymer-based membranes | Electronic Technology |
Drexel University
 Drexel University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Case Western Reserve University
 Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TransDigm Group, Inc.
 TransDigm Group, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, produces and supplies engineered aircraft component products | Electronic Technology |
CW Industrial Partners LLC
CW Industrial Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance CW Industrial Partners invest in lower middle-market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 3 to 12 million, revenues of USD 20 to 100 million, and enterprise values of USD 15 to 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, value-added distribution, business & financial services and other industries. It acquires controlling interests and provides financing for corporate carve-outs and buyout transactions. | Finance |
Consolidated Precision Products Corp.
 Consolidated Precision Products Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures engineered components and sub-assemblies for the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets | Producer Manufacturing |
Cristo Rey Network
Cristo Rey Network Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates high schools | Consumer Services |
AeroControlex Group, Inc.
 AeroControlex Group, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures pumps, valves and mechanical controls | Producer Manufacturing |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum | Consumer Services |
Saint Martin de Porres High School
 Saint Martin de Porres High School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a catholic coeducational school | Consumer Services |
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
St. Joseph's Preparatory School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TD Group US Holdings LLC
 TD Group US Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
The Drexel Fund
The Drexel Fund The private company is based in Evanston. The fund operates primarily in select states with publicly funded private school choice programs and supports entrepreneurial leaders through multi-year startup grants, a competitive one-year founders program fellowship, and advisory services. Its investments focus on schools that are financially sustainable, independently governed, mission-driven (enrolling at least one-third economically disadvantaged students), and scalable or replicable. The organization also fosters a national community of private school entrepreneurs, shares best practices, advocates for policy improvements, and promotes equitable excellence and innovation in private education. The Drexel Fund is a nonprofit venture philanthropy organization founded in 2015 that invests in the creation, expansion, and strengthening of high-quality private K-12 schools serving predominantly low- and middle-income students in underserved communities. | |
EverArc Holdings Ltd.
 EverArc Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Perimeter Solutions SA
 Perimeter Solutions SA Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures fire retardants, safety products and oil additives | Process Industries |
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