John Sheffield’s career spans more than 20 years focused on strategy, finance and accounting with increasing levels of responsibilities and team leadership across investment banking, corporate roles and in private equity. Now in private equity for a New Canaan-based firm he co-founded in 2018, he has acquired and helped grow multiple portfolio companies in the manufacturing and industrials sectors.

John has worked with multiple investment banks, ranging from a successful boutique to a global “bulge bracket” bank. He also led the very active corporate development effort for a Blackstone portfolio company focused on medical device manufacturing. Early in his career, he developed a strong foundation in the fundamentals of accounting as a CPA with a Big 4 public accounting firm. As the CFO for a publicly-traded medical supplies manufacturer and for a private equity backed fintech company, his experiences have included successful turn-around and early-stage situations. Now in private equity, he is enjoying partnering with family/founders to grow the companies they created to the next level, while still preserving the founder’s legacy.

John and his wife Amy moved to New Canaan in 2003 and returned again in 2010 after a brief stint (2007-10) in Texas. They have 3 children who were/are in the NCPS system. John served on the NC Board of Finance for 6 years from 2011 to 2017, including a period as its Chairman. He was also active for a while as a volunteer firefighter for the New Canaan Fire Company.