James Thomas, Chair

Mr. Thomas has a background in private equity and venture capital. James is currently an active owner/investor in the international shipping industry through the companies Thomas Maritime and Ithaca Marine. Previously, James co-founded Thomas, McNerney & Partners, a health care venture firm that invested in life science and medical technology companies at all stages of development. In the 1990s, James headed Warburg Pincus LLC's medical technology private equity practice, where he had responsibility for investments in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies. During his career, James has served on the Boards of Directors of more than 20 public and private health care focused companies.

James has a B.S. in Economics magna cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and has a M.S. in Economics from the London School of Economics.