Alex works with our partner companies and is involved in due diligence of our investments.
Prior to joining TSG Consumer Partners, Alex was an investment banker at Financo, where he advised clients in the consumer and retail industry on mergers and acquisitions as well as growth capital raises. Alex graduated with a BS in Economics with a Finance concentration, Summa Cum Laude, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Q&A
What was the first job you had?
I bagged groceries at a local store in my hometown. The hours were tough. Beyond learning to never place eggs at the bottom of a shopping bag (I had a bad experience or two with that), I gained consumer and retail insights – understanding why milk is placed at the back of the store and why candy and gum are sold by the register. This job taught me a great deal about the ways retailers drive purchasing behavior by understanding consumer psychology.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“Focus on what you can control.” There are always unforeseen and complicating circumstances, but spending time worrying about low probability events beyond your agency is not efficient. The best anyone can do is fully understand and affect what is within one’s grasp. This piece of advice has been a constant in my life academically and professionally.
What attracted you to TSG?
I have always been awed by the concept of branding – understanding what makes a product resonate with a consumer and why a consumer chooses one brand over another. I am so impressed by the brands TSG has built over the years. Identifying and working with brands to help build upon TSG’s success make every day of work exciting.
How would you describe your working style?
I love working in teams. I believe that camaraderie is critical for great work product.