John D. Howard
Chief Executive Officer
Irving Place Capital

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John D. Howard is CEO of Irving Place Capital, formerly known as Bear Stearns Merchant Banking (“BSMB”). Mr. Howard has been a principal in the private equity business for more than 25 years. Prior to founding Irving Place Capital, Mr. Howard was co-CEO of Vestar Capital Partners. From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Howard served as senior vice president and partner of Wesray Capital Corporation, then one of the foremost private equity sponsors and a pioneer in the leveraged buyout business. Mr. Howard holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a BA from Trinity College.

Mr. Howard’s current board affiliations include Aeropostale, Multi Packaging Solutions, New York & Company, Stuart Weitzman, Universal Hospital Services, and Vitamin Shoppe. Throughout his career, he has served on the boards of directors and executive committees of more than 30 companies. Mr. Howard currently serves on the board of trustees of Mt. Sinai Hospital.