Rick Magnuson
Founder at GI Manager LP
Profile
Mr. Richard A.
Magnuson is Founder & Executive Managing Director at GI Manager LP.
He is on the Board of Directors at Waypoint Real Estate Group LLC, Duckhorn Wine Co. and ViaWest, Inc.
Prior to founding GI Partners in 2001, Mr. Magnuson served as Deputy Managing Director of Nomura’s Principal Finance Group in London, which he joined in 1994.
Previously, he was a Director of Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch, where he provided corporate finance and M&A advice to asset-based businesses.
Earlier in his career, he worked for Digital Research, the company that created the personal computer operating system, and founded and sold Interactive Software, a software services company.
He also served on the board at Glenborough Realty Trust, Inc., SoftLayer Technologies, Inc., STAG Industrial, Inc., and Sunset Gower Studios LLC.
Mr. Magnuson is a charter member of the San Francisco Bay YPO chapter and an active member of the Hoover Institution at Stanford.
Mr. Magnuson received B.A.
with honors from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Rick Magnuson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
GI Manager LP
 GI Manager LP Investment ManagersFinance GI Manager LP (GI Manager) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Allen Magnuson and Michael F. Foust in 2001. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2010-07-18 |
Former positions of Rick Magnuson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Nomura International Plc
 Nomura International Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-12-30 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-12-31 |
Digital Research, Inc.
 Digital Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Digital Research Inc. is a market research company based in Portland, Maine. The American company provides qualitative and quantitative research services to help businesses grow and enhance their brand. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.
 SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. provides data center and hosting services. Its platform CloudLayer includes virtual servers, remote storage and a robust content delivery network. The firm also offers storage, network, software, monitoring, and security services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Linc Group LLC
 The Linc Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Linc Group LLC provides end-to-end integrated facility management services. The company provides integrated facilities management, HVAC and building systems services, lighting and electrical solutions, sustainability programs, energy efficiency solutions, EV charging stations and other support services to thousands of commercial, government, and residential clients. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Rick Magnuson
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | Finance |
| STAG INDUSTRIAL, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Glenborough Realty Trust, Inc.
 Glenborough Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Glenborough Realty Trust, Inc. provides real estate investment and financial related services. The company provides acquisition, management, leasing, and development of all types of institutional quality office properties. The company was founded by Andrew M. Batinovich on January 1, 1996 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Finance |
GI Manager LP
GI Manager LP Investment ManagersFinance GI Manager LP (GI Manager) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Allen Magnuson and Michael F. Foust in 2001. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Sunset Gower Studios LLC
 Sunset Gower Studios LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sunset Gower Studios LLC operates studios and provides sound recording services for motion pictures. Its studios are used for television productions, commercials, feature films and music videos. The company was founded by Harry Cohn and Jack Cohn in 1921 and is headquartered in Hollywood, CA. | Commercial Services |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Digital Realty Trust LP
 Digital Realty Trust LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Digital Realty Trust LP owns, acquires, develops and manages technology-related real estate. It is focused on providing customer driven datacenter solutions for domestic and international tenants across a variety of industry verticals ranging from information technology and Internet enterprises, to manufacturing and financial services. The company was founded on July 21, 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Flexential Colorado Corp.
 Flexential Colorado Corp. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Flexential Colorado Corp. provides information technology and infrastructure solutions. The firm’s services include Colo and network services, cloud, security, applied trust consulting and data solutions. The company was founded by Roy J. Dimoff, Brian Dimoff and Nancy Phillips in April 1999 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
Waypoint Real Estate Group LLC
 Waypoint Real Estate Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Waypoint Real Estate Group LLC provides real estate services. It offers services which include paying rent online, requesting a service and inside advantages of a home. The company was founded by Douglas R. Brien and Colin T. Wiel and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Finance |
The Linc Group LLC
The Linc Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Linc Group LLC provides end-to-end integrated facility management services. The company provides integrated facilities management, HVAC and building systems services, lighting and electrical solutions, sustainability programs, energy efficiency solutions, EV charging stations and other support services to thousands of commercial, government, and residential clients. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Commercial Services |
SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.
SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. provides data center and hosting services. Its platform CloudLayer includes virtual servers, remote storage and a robust content delivery network. The firm also offers storage, network, software, monitoring, and security services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Technology Services |
Nomura International Plc
Nomura International Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Digital Research, Inc.
Digital Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Digital Research Inc. is a market research company based in Portland, Maine. The American company provides qualitative and quantitative research services to help businesses grow and enhance their brand. | Commercial Services |
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