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Blair Nelson

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Managing Director, Portfolio Support at Audax Private Equity
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Blair Nelson is a Boston-based Managing Director in Audax Private Equitys Portfolio Support Group. He specializes in strategy, M&A, and performance improvement for portfolio companies, with a background in consulting for the financial services and industrials sectors at firms like Bain & Company and L. E. K. Consulting.

Originally from New Zealand, Blair was the recipient of the Streat Group Prize in Engineering Management while earning his masters degree at the University of Canterbury.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Portfolio Support
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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Portfolio Company Growth
His role at Audax is dedicated to the Portfolio Support Group, where he helps leadership teams at portfolio companies deliver strategic change and drive value creation.
M&A Strategy
His experience includes advising on M&A engagements, which is a core component of Audax's "Buy & Build" investment thesis for middle-market companies.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Managing Director, Portfolio Support
Audax Private Equity
6-2019 - 1-2023
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Support
Audax Private Equity
8-2014 - 5-2019
Managing Director
Gordon Brothers
9-2012 - 7-2014
Principal
L.E.K. Consulting
5-2009 - 8-2012
General Manager - Corporate Development
Fletcher Building
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Education
2003 - 2005
MBA
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
1997 - 1997
MEM
University of Canterbury
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