James Hickey serves as a Senior Managing Director for McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders, helping companies with mission critical needs for talented executives during key points in their life cycle. He also works closely with Private Equity Groups to help their portfolio companies when there are gaps in leadership or to provide additional support to the team during critical transactions.
Prior to joining McDermott + Bull, James served as National Managing Partner – Private Equity Services at Tatum, concentrating on helping private equity firms improve operational performance and respective returns on investment of their portfolio companies. He holds over twenty years of experience with private equity, working with companies on M&A activities, IPO process, and SEC compliance.
James grew up in Western Canada, and now resides in Coto de Caza, CA with his wife and two children. In his free time he enjoys playing golf and ice hockey.