Knox Lane Team

JohnistheManagingPartneratKnoxLane,wherehehelpsbuildmarket-leadingbusinesses. John has spent his career as an investor, advisor and operator in consumer-facing companies, and has a passion for helping to build market-leading businesses. Prior to founding Knox Lane, he served as both President and CFO of e.l.f. Beauty, where he helped to accelerate growth and scale organizational capabilities prior to and through its ultimate IPO on the NYSE. Prior to joining e.l.f., John was a Partner with TPG Growth, where he led the Consumer sector. Prior to TPG, John was with North Castle Partners, a private equity firm focused on consumer healthcare and wellness companies, working with consumer-facing products, services and healthcare businesses. Prior to North Castle, he was in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse First Boston in New York. John has a B.B.A. with Distinction in Finance/Accounting from The University of Michigan. He currently sits on the Boards of Fingerpaint, Any Hour, Pattern, and Elevation Labs. Outside of work, he loves music, snowboarding, wine /food, supporting education, and most importantly, spending time with his wife and two daughters.