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Dr. Peter Colman

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Senior Operating Partner - Commercial Excellence (Portfolio Operations Team) at H.I.G. Capital
📍 Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Peter Colman is a Senior Operating Partner at H. I. G. Capital specializing in commercial excellence for private equity funds. A University of Cambridge Ph. D. graduate with 28 years experience, he advises portfolio companies on strategy, pricing, and sales to drive profit growth. Colleagues describe him as insightful, professional, and analytical.

Outside of his primary role, Peter shows a keen interest in the intersection of economics, psychology, and sociology, particularly the incentives that influence human behavior. He has also shown support for the non-profit sector by promoting leadership roles within charitable organizations.

Unique fact: For four consecutive years, he served as a judge for the prestigious Manufacturer MX Awards, evaluating top international trade and export companies.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Senior Operating Partner - Commercial Excellence (Portfolio Operations Team)
Location
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
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PE Value Creation
His role is focused on value creation for portfolio companies. He recently spoke on this topic at the European Private Capital Summit.
Commercial Growth Strategy
Specializes in advising companies on product, pricing, and sales initiatives to deliver revenue growth and margin enhancement, backed by 28 years of experience.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Senior Operating Partner - Commercial Excellence (Portfolio Operations Team)
H.I.G. Capital
1-2008 - 12-2023
Equity Partner
Simon-Kucher
2005 - 2006
Senior Strategy Consultant
Blast Radius
2000 - 2007
Lead Business Consultant
Digitas UK
1998 - 2000
Sales Specialist
BT
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
University of Nottingham
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