Mr. Tom H. Wilson, Jr.
Managing Partner
Tom
Wilson is Managing Partner at Hampton Advisors. He is a seasoned business executive with over 25 years experience in the technology
industry. His transaction experience includes buy-side and sell-side assignments within numerous technology sectors including
software, managed services, healthcare, and consulting. His strategic and general management skills include experience in
developing and growing new businesses, managing international operations and finances, raising capital from angel, institutional
and debt sources, and negotiating the sale of companies to strategic buyers.
Prior to forming Hampton Advisors, he served as Chairman and CEO of NuTech Solutions, an innovative business
intelligence software company which was acquired by Netezza (NYSE:NZ). He also served as the President of Osprey, a consulting
and systems integration firm, which was acquired by NIIT (NSEI:NIITTECH). Wilson was with IBM for 14 years, serving in a variety
of general management, sales, and marketing positions, including leading a $430 million solutions and services organization.
Wilson has served on the board and as Chairman of several community organizations
including the US National Whitewater Center, NC IDEA, UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics, Junior Achievement,
and the United Way. Wilson is an active participant in a structured angel investment group, Charlotte Angel Partners, which
was created to evaluate, finance, and grow early stage companies. He holds a B. S. in Finance from Clemson University and
an MBA from Duke University. Wilson is a frequent speaker on business development and information technology issues and has
presented to many industry conferences, civic groups, corporations, and organizations.