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Robert Edwards
Director/Board Member at
FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
Net worth: 145 644 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Robert L.
Edwards is Vice Chairman at Ridgemont Partners Management LLC, Independent Director at Forward Air Corp.
since 2023, and Director at WWEX UNI Topco Holdings LLC.
Former roles include Vice President at Allied Capital Corp., Management Consultant at McKinsey & Co., Inc. in 2009, Principal at Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co., and Partner at Banc of America Capital Investors from 1997 to 2010.
Education includes an MBA from Harvard University in 1995 and an undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/04/2026 | 13,766 ( 0.04% ) | 145 644 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Robert Edwards active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD AIR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 20/12/2023 |
Ridgemont Partners Management LLC
 Ridgemont Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgemont Partners Management seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States primarily in North America with an enterprise value of USD 100 - 1000 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business & tech-enabled services, healthcare and industrial growth. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of up to USD 500 million. It acquires minority and majority positions in the companies. It also acts as a lead investor. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2010 |
WWEX UNI Topco Holdings LLC
 WWEX UNI Topco Holdings LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides third-party logistics services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Edwards
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Banc of America Capital Investors
 Banc of America Capital Investors Investment ManagersFinance Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI) invests in growth financings, MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations and other situations requiring private equity or mezzanine capital. The firm targets companies that demonstrate leadership by an experienced management team, promise within rapidly growing or consolidating markets (or a strong position in more mature markets), sustainable competitive advantages that will allow for profitable growth, common financial goals among current investors, new investors, management, and shareholders and realistic exit opportunities within a three to seven year period. BACI invests in media/entertainment, communication services, healthcare, information technology, consumer products, industrial, business services, financial services and energy/power companies. They avoid investments in real estate, project finance, early-stage companies, turnaround situations or fad and fashion related businesses. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2010 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/07/2009 |
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co.
 Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking services with a focus on the middle market | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Allied Capital Corp.
 Allied Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides business loan and financing services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Robert Edwards
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
35
1st degree connections
9
1st degree companies
Male
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Allied Capital Corp.
Allied Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides business loan and financing services | Finance |
Forward Air Corp.
 Forward Air Corp. TruckingTransportation Provides less-than-truckload, final mile, truckload and intermodal drayage services | Transportation |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co.
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking services with a focus on the middle market | Finance |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Banc of America Capital Investors
Banc of America Capital Investors Investment ManagersFinance Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI) invests in growth financings, MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations and other situations requiring private equity or mezzanine capital. The firm targets companies that demonstrate leadership by an experienced management team, promise within rapidly growing or consolidating markets (or a strong position in more mature markets), sustainable competitive advantages that will allow for profitable growth, common financial goals among current investors, new investors, management, and shareholders and realistic exit opportunities within a three to seven year period. BACI invests in media/entertainment, communication services, healthcare, information technology, consumer products, industrial, business services, financial services and energy/power companies. They avoid investments in real estate, project finance, early-stage companies, turnaround situations or fad and fashion related businesses. | Finance |
Ridgemont Partners Management LLC
Ridgemont Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ridgemont Partners Management seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States primarily in North America with an enterprise value of USD 100 - 1000 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business & tech-enabled services, healthcare and industrial growth. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of up to USD 500 million. It acquires minority and majority positions in the companies. It also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
WWEX UNI Topco Holdings LLC
WWEX UNI Topco Holdings LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides third-party logistics services | Transportation |
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