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Gordon O'Brien
Chairman at
THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Gordon Jude O'Brien is currently Chairman at The Middleby Corp.
since 2019, Director at European Touch Ltd. II since 2002, Director at Business Machine Realisations Ltd. since 2002, and Managing Partner at Cannon Capital LP since 2017.
Former roles include Director at Bridgeport Machines, Inc., Halt Medical, Inc., Aeriform Corp., Inca Metal Products, Chromas Technologies, Patriot Medical Technologies, Inc., BC Natural Foods LLC, Piper Aircraft, Inc., Hartstrings LLC, ThreeSixty Sourcing, Inc., Optima Bus Corp., Confluence Outdoor LLC, Euro-Caribe Packing Co., Inc., Biddeford Real Estate Holdings, Inc., American Decorative Surfaces, Inc., Academy Event Services LLC, Sunvest Industries LLC, Fulton Bellows LLC, JAG Industries, Inc., Liberty Services Corp., and Principal at Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc. Held the position of President-Specialty Finance & Operations at American Capital Ltd. from 1998 to 2008, Vice President at Pennington Partners & Co. LLC and Penman Partners from 1995 to 1998, Chief Financial & Investment Officer at Re:Build Manufacturing LLC from 2020 to 2022, and President-Specialty Finance & Operations at American Capital Strategies, Ltd. from 2008 to 2017.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/07/2026 | 43,764 ( 0.1% ) | 5 M $ | 31/08/2026 |
Gordon O'Brien active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION | Chairman | 16/02/2019 |
Business Machine Realisations Ltd.
 Business Machine Realisations Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes lathes & other metal cutting machine tools | Director/Board Member | 08/10/2002 |
Cannon Capital LP
 Cannon Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Cannon Capital invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 5 - 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of aerospace & defense, technology, automotive, medical, gaming and internet. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 75 million. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2017 |
European Touch Ltd. II
 European Touch Ltd. II Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets whirlpool pedicure foot spas | Director/Board Member | 10/03/2011 |
Former positions of Gordon O'Brien
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Re:Build Manufacturing LLC
 Re:Build Manufacturing LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automation machinery | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/01/2022 |
American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
 American Capital Strategies, Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Chief Operating Officer | 01/01/2017 |
| AMERICAN CAPITAL LTD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2008 |
Penman Partners | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1998 |
Pennington Partners & Co.
 Pennington Partners & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Pennington Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of service, food, consumer products and light & medium manufacturing sectors. It provides equity and mezzanine financing for MBOs, recapitalizations, equity buy-ins and expansion stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - USD 10 million. It also takes an active role on the board of directors and also makes co-investments. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1998 |
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Connections
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1st degree connections
32
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
|---|---|
Bridgeport Machines, Inc.
 Bridgeport Machines, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures lathes and other metal cutting machine tools | Producer Manufacturing |
The Middleby Corp.
 The Middleby Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells commercial food service, processing and kitchen equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc.
 Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private equity firm | Finance |
American Capital Ltd.
 American Capital Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a private equity and asset management firm | Miscellaneous |
European Touch Ltd. II
European Touch Ltd. II Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets whirlpool pedicure foot spas | Producer Manufacturing |
Halt Medical, Inc.
 Halt Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a medical device company which focuses on manufacturing symptomatic uterine fibroids | Health Technology |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Aeriform Corp.
 Aeriform Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes industrial, medical and other specialty gases | Distribution Services |
Inca Metal Products
 Inca Metal Products Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in buyouts and specialty finance | Finance |
Chromas Technologies
 Chromas Technologies Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures digital and analog printing presses for the packaging and labeling industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Patriot Medical Technologies, Inc.
 Patriot Medical Technologies, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Maintains and repairs medical equipment and provides clinical services for health care providers | Health Services |
BC Natural Foods LLC
 BC Natural Foods LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Sells natural and organic meat | Distribution Services |
Business Machine Realisations Ltd.
Business Machine Realisations Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes lathes & other metal cutting machine tools | Producer Manufacturing |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Piper Aircraft, Inc.
 Piper Aircraft, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures general aviation aircraft | Electronic Technology |
Hartstrings LLC
 Hartstrings LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Designs and sells children's apparels | Retail Trade |
ThreeSixty Sourcing, Inc.
 ThreeSixty Sourcing, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides global sourcing services | Commercial Services |
Optima Bus Corp.
 Optima Bus Corp. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures transit vehicles | Producer Manufacturing |
Confluence Outdoor LLC
 Confluence Outdoor LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and markets kayaks, canoes & paddle sports accessories | Consumer Durables |
Euro-Caribe Packing Co., Inc.
 Euro-Caribe Packing Co., Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Processes and markets meat products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Biddeford Real Estate Holdings, Inc.
 Biddeford Real Estate Holdings, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
American Decorative Surfaces, Inc.
 American Decorative Surfaces, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures decorative paper & vinyl products | Process Industries |
Academy Event Services LLC
 Academy Event Services LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Manufactures tent and supplies event-related accessories | Consumer Services |
Sunvest Industries LLC
 Sunvest Industries LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company which operates through its subsidiaries and engages in contract manufacturing | Electronic Technology |
Pennington Partners & Co.
Pennington Partners & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Pennington Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of service, food, consumer products and light & medium manufacturing sectors. It provides equity and mezzanine financing for MBOs, recapitalizations, equity buy-ins and expansion stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - USD 10 million. It also takes an active role on the board of directors and also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Fulton Bellows LLC
 Fulton Bellows LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures metallic bellows | Producer Manufacturing |
JAG Industries, Inc. | |
Liberty Services Corp.
 Liberty Services Corp. Other TransportationTransportation Liberty Services Corp. is a certified specialist in commercial and restaurant kitchen exhaust system cleaning with over 20 years of experience. The private company is based in Louisville, KY. The company provides comprehensive services including kitchen exhaust and hood cleaning, grease removal, and installation of grease containment solutions such as access panels, exhaust fan hinge kits, rooftop containment, and grease collection. Liberty Services partners with FilterShine Midwest to offer stainless steel kitchen hood filter exchange services, supporting FOG best practices. Certified technicians ensure all work meets or exceeds NFPA 96 fire safety standards, documenting jobs with before-and-after photos and using electronic reporting integrated with facility management software. The company is bonded, insured, IKECA certified, and a member of the National Fire Protection Association. | Transportation |
Cannon Capital LP
Cannon Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Cannon Capital invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 5 - 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of aerospace & defense, technology, automotive, medical, gaming and internet. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 - 75 million. | Finance |
Penman Partners | |
Re:Build Manufacturing LLC
Re:Build Manufacturing LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automation machinery | Producer Manufacturing |
American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
American Capital Strategies, Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
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