Jim Clayton brings extensive experience in building new companies to the leadership team at Symphony Metreo where he is responsible for corporate development activities including mergers and acquisitions. As a principal with Symphony Technology Group, Jim has lent his expertise to numerous portfolio companies, including SymphonyRPM, Metreo, Qiva, Trigo Technologies, and ePIT Systems. Prior to that, he was an engagement manager with McKinsey & Company and a member of its Corporate Finance and Strategy Practice. At McKinsey, he worked with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, energy, technology, and finance. Jim attended the University of Texas, where he earned a BA degree in business administration and a law degree.