Robert J. Bogart joined American Capital in 2007 as Vice President of Human Resources for Portfolio Operations, with primary responsibility for pre-acquisition due diligence, business integration of portfolio companies, management assessments, leadership development, senior executive placements and overall Human Resources competencies.
Prior to American Capital, Mr. Bogart served as a Presidential appointee in multiple Federal agencies. During his tenure in government Mr. Bogart served as the Chief Investment Officer for a $350 million annual public sector venture capital fund and worked with Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter and the Council on Competitiveness on innovation and competitiveness initiatives. Mr. Bogart also contributed to Manufacturing in America, a comprehensive strategy to address the challenges to U.S. manufacturers published by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans.
Prior to his work with the Administration, Mr. Bogart served as the Human Resources Chief at Gap Inc. Direct and in HR leadership positions at General Electric, where helped to lead the turnaround of the Power Systems Sales business in Canada. Mr. Bogart also held management positions at Sears, Roebuck & Company and M&T Bank and began his professional career at Mobil Oil Corporation. He current serves on the Council on Competitiveness Innovation Strategy Council. |