Overview
James Boyd serves as Managing Director at Fifth Down Capital[1][3]. Boyd is an investor and former operator and entrepreneur energized by building teams, businesses and helping others along the way[2]. Boyd's career includes founding and serving as CEO of Treasure from April 2019 to January 2023[4], serving as Head of Finance at Marine Layer from January 2016 to April 2019[6], and holding positions in private equity and investment banking, including Senior Associate at Fireman Capital Partners[9] and Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies[10]. Boyd is a member of the Operators Guild[5] and holds an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School[11], a BS in Business Administration from the same institution[12], and a BBA in International Business Strategy from Copenhagen Business School[13].
Profile introduction
Investor, former operator and entrepreneur energized by building teams, businesses and helping others along the way.
Career history
- Managing DirectorApr 2023 to presentFifth Down Capital
- Founder & CEOApr 2019 to Jan 2023Treasure
- MemberDec 2016 to Dec 2022Operators Guild
- Head of FinanceJan 2016 to Apr 2019Marine Layer
- Corporate Development2015 to 2016Arctic Glacier Premium Ice
- Managing Director & Chief of Staff2014 to 2015HL Group
- Senior Associate, Private Equity2010 to 2012Fireman Capital Partners
- Investment Banking AnalystAug 2008 to Aug 2010Jefferies
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and EntrepreneurshipUNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- BS, Business AdministrationUNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, International Business StrategyCopenhagen Business School
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