Ambassador Lincoln Bloomfield Joins Pegasus Capital

Lincoln Bloomfield Jr. has joined Pegasus Capital Advisors as an operating advisor. He has held several senior governmental positions, and most recently was a Presidential Special Envoy charged with reducing the threat to global aviation from shoulder-fired missiles.

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Pegasus Capital Advisors today announced the appointment of Ambassador Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., as an Operating Advisor to the firm. Bloomfield has held numerous positions in the U.S. Departments of State and Defense as well as the White House, and brings extensive knowledge of foreign policy and international security issues. As an Operating Advisor to Pegasus, Bloomfield will be a resource to the firm and its portfolio companies.

 

“We live in an increasingly interdependent world,” said Craig Cogut, founding partner and co-managing director of Pegasus. “Linc’s knowledge and insights, and his familiarity with decision makers around the globe, will be an invaluable resource for us. He’s had a distinguished career of public service and we feel honored that he has chosen to join us.”

 

“Successful investing today requires not only knowledge of business, but also the geo-political landscape in which businesses operate,” Bloomfield said. “I’m excited to be joining Pegasus and look forward to working with the firm and its portfolio companies.”

 

Bloomfield has held numerous senior positions in Washington, including Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs. Most recently he was a Presidential Special Envoy responsible for reducing the threat to global aviation from shoulder-fired missiles in the hands of extremists. He is currently Chair of the Stimson Center, a nonpartisan security think-tank in Washington.

 

Bloomfield is a graduate of Harvard College and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

 

About Pegasus Capital Advisors

 

Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. is a private equity fund manager that provides capital to middle market companies across a wide variety of industries. It is currently pursuing initiatives in several key emerging sectors, including alternative energy, all-natural human and pet foods, alternative building materials, LED lighting, homeland security and sustainable business solutions in a number of industries. Established in 1995, Pegasus manages over $1.8 billion in assets through several private equity funds and has made more than 70 investments. The firm employs over 50 uniquely talented investment and advisory professionals located in Cos Cob, CT, New York, NY, as well as several satellite offices. www.pcalp.com