Platinum Equity and Tom Gores
Tom Gores is the founder, chief executive officer, and chairman of Platinum Equity, a mergers, acquisitions and operations (M&A&O) firm. There, he practices his extensive expertise in acquisitions and knowledge in operations to his fast-developing business. From the homebase in Los Angeles, California, Gores also functions as its Board chairman supervising tactical enhancement and direction for each of the firms listed in Platinum’s portfolio. His company obtains businesses from top Fortune 500 entities such as Motorola, GE, Kemper Services, Vivendi Universal and Fujitsu.
Through Platinum, Gores has already accomplished over 100 transactions, getting nationwide acknowledgement as an M&A&O strategist in the competitive acquisitions industry.
Ever since the inception of the Platinum Equity in 1995, it has been honored by leading business magazines as among the largest and fastest-developing private equity firms in America. In 2008, it placed #19 on the Forbe’s magazine Largest Private Companies list. Its CEO was also listed as one of Forbes World Billionaires and Richest Americans.
Before developing Platinum Equity, Gores was an active shareholder in startup firms. During that time he formed a many philosophies that have played an important role in his and the success of Platinum. He currently serves on the board of trustees for LACMA.
