James Vandervelden
About James Vandervelden
James Vandervelden is a seasoned director with over 25 years of experience in private equity and strategic consulting, currently serving as Managing Director at Covington Associates and Director at GrammaTech. He has a strong background in healthcare investments and has co-founded Ticonderoga Capital, focusing on middle market companies.
Work at GrammaTech
James Vandervelden has served as Director at GrammaTech since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the company's strategic direction and operational effectiveness. His responsibilities include overseeing various initiatives and ensuring alignment with the organization's goals. His extensive experience in the industry supports GrammaTech's mission to provide advanced software solutions.
Current Role at Covington Associates
Since 2012, James Vandervelden has held the position of Managing Director at Covington Associates in Boston, Massachusetts. He focuses on providing strategic advisory services, leveraging his expertise in private equity and operational consulting. His role involves guiding clients through complex financial transactions and investment strategies.
Previous Experience at CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp.
In 2021, James Vandervelden worked as an Advisor at CA Healthcare Acquisition Corp. for a period of eight months. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he utilized his knowledge in healthcare investment to support the company's strategic initiatives during his tenure.
Background in Private Equity and Consulting
James Vandervelden has over 25 years of experience in private equity. His expertise encompasses deal origination, investment due diligence, portfolio management, and capital raising for new funds. He has specialized in strategic and operational consulting to hospitals while working with APM Inc. His background includes roles at TA Associates and Dillon Read & Co., where he focused on growth capital investments.
Education at Brown University
James Vandervelden studied at Brown University from 1987 to 1991, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in finance and consulting. His education has contributed to his analytical skills and strategic thinking, which he applies in his various professional roles.