Forrest Short Promoted to Vice President – Private Investments at Circumference Group

LITTLE ROCK, AR. – October 30, 2024 – Circumference Group, an operationally focused investment firm led by founder and CEO Jeff Fox, is pleased to announce the promotion of Forrest Short to Vice President – Private Investments. In this role, Forrest will continue to strengthen and expand Circumference Group’s private investment platform, leveraging his extensive financial expertise and business acumen.

Forrest joined Circumference Group three years ago and has been a key contributor to the successful launch of the firm’s private investment platform. His leadership has been instrumental in forging strong relationships with investment banks and brokers, complementing Circumference Group’s proprietary deal pipeline.

“We are thrilled to promote Forrest to Vice President,” said Jeff Fox, CEO and Founder of Circumference Group. “His contributions have been critical to the success of our private investment efforts. Forrest’s deep expertise, particularly in executing complex deals and driving strategic finance at our portfolio companies, has made a significant impact on our business. We look forward to his continued success in this expanded leadership role.”

Forrest’s promotion exemplifies the Circumference Group’s focus on cultivating future leaders through challenging assignments and collaborative learning opportunities. By investing in the growth of its team members, Circumference Group will continue to build leaders equipped to support portfolio companies and execute high-value investments with partners.

About Circumference Group

Founded in 2009 by Jeff Fox, Circumference Group is a Little Rock, Arkansas-based investment firm that applies deep operational insights to drive superior risk-adjusted returns for its capital partners. With a focus on private and public market investments, Circumference Group’s Core Value Assessment (CVA) framework evaluates a company’s growth potential and operational strengths, creating pathways for sustainable long-term success.

For more information, visit circumferencegroup.com.

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Circumference Group
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