Jahm Najafi
Chief Executive Officer at MISSION ADVANCEMENT CORP.
Profile
Jahm Najafi is the founder of Najafi Cos.
LLC, where he currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer since 2012.
He is also the founder of Social Venture Partners Arizona.
Mr. Najafi's current positions include Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Mission Advancement Corp., Vice Chairman at Phoenix Suns, Partner & Chairman at MSP Sports Advisors LLC, Director-National Board at Smithsonian Institution, and Director at McLaren Racing Ltd.
In the past, he has worked as a Director at Phoenix Symphony Association, Director at Xhibit Corp., Principal at Salomon Brothers Asset Management, Inc., and Principal at Pivotal Group, Inc. Mr. Najafi holds a graduate degree from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Jahm Najafi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MISSION ADVANCEMENT CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-21 |
Najafi Cos. LLC
 Najafi Cos. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Najafi Cos. LLC (Najafi) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Jahm Najafi. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Phoenix Suns
 Phoenix Suns Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Phoenix Suns operates as a professional basketball team. The firm is a part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
McLaren Racing Ltd.
 McLaren Racing Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Part of McLaren Group Ltd., McLaren Racing Ltd. is a motorsport company based in Woking, UK. McLaren Racing competes across five racing series, including FIA Formula 1 World Championship, NTT IndyCar Series, ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Extreme E Championship, and F1 Esports Pro Championship. The British company is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry. The private company was founded in 1963 by racing driver Bruce McLaren and has since won 20 Formula 1 World Championships, 183 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt. The CEO is Zakary Challen Brown. | Director/Board Member | - |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
MSP Sports Advisors LLC
 MSP Sports Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance MSP Sports Advisors LLC (MSP Sports Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Jahm Najafi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| XHIBIT CORP | Director/Board Member | 2014-10-28 |
| Social Venture Partners Arizona | Founder | - |
Phoenix Symphony Association
 Phoenix Symphony Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Phoenix Symphony Association operates as a performing arts organization. It offers education and health and wellness programs. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Jahm Najafi
| Harvard University | Graduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
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| Salomon Brothers Asset Management, Inc. | Finance |
Pivotal Group, Inc.
 Pivotal Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pivotal Group Inc (Pivotal Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Francis Najafi. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Finance |
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Najafi Cos. LLC
Najafi Cos. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Najafi Cos. LLC (Najafi) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Jahm Najafi. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Finance |
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Phoenix Suns operates as a professional basketball team. The firm is a part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Consumer Services |
Phoenix Symphony Association
Phoenix Symphony Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Phoenix Symphony Association operates as a performing arts organization. It offers education and health and wellness programs. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Consumer Services |
McLaren Racing Ltd.
McLaren Racing Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Part of McLaren Group Ltd., McLaren Racing Ltd. is a motorsport company based in Woking, UK. McLaren Racing competes across five racing series, including FIA Formula 1 World Championship, NTT IndyCar Series, ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Extreme E Championship, and F1 Esports Pro Championship. The British company is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry. The private company was founded in 1963 by racing driver Bruce McLaren and has since won 20 Formula 1 World Championships, 183 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt. The CEO is Zakary Challen Brown. | Consumer Services |
Xhibit Corp.
 Xhibit Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Xhibit Corp. developed cloud-based internet applications and services. The company was founded by Chris Richarde in 2011 and was headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Technology Services |
| Social Venture Partners Arizona | |
Mission Advancement Corp.
 Mission Advancement Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Mission Advancement Corp. operates as a blank check company. The firm was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 22, 2020 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Finance |
MSP Sports Advisors LLC
MSP Sports Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance MSP Sports Advisors LLC (MSP Sports Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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