John Hansen

John is currently President of JH Partners, a position he has held since he joined the firm in March 1998. He combines a background as a private equity investor with ten years as a general manager in the consumer and retail sector, having built businesses ranging in size from $10 million to $200 million.

Prior to joining JH Partners, Mr. Hansen was President and CEO of ThermoLase (AMEX: TLZ), a publicly-held aesthetic laser technology company, previously a division of ThermoElectron Corporation. His operating experience also includes service as President of Bare Escentuals, a premier brand of all-natural cosmetics and skin care products, and VP, Retail of Performance Bicycle Shop, the nation's largest independent retailer and direct marketer of cycling products. Mr. Hansen was previously a principal with General Atlantic, a private investment company, and worked as an investment banker in the mergers and acquisitions department of Morgan Stanley & Co. in New York.

Mr. Hansen received an MBA from Harvard Business School , a JD from the University of California (Boalt Hall), and an AB from Harvard College. He is a member and past Chairman of the Northern California Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization.