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Philip Smelt

Principal at Lexington Partners



Name: Philip Smelt

Matriculation Year: 2001

Subject: Economics and Management

Occupation: Principal at Lexington Partners

LinkedIn: Philip Smelt

I read Economics and Management at Hertford between 2001 and 2004.

After Oxford I worked in Mergers & Acquisitions at both Rothschild and Bank of America Lynch.  In 2011, I joined Lexington Partners, a New York headquartered private equity firm.  I am a Principal at Lexington Partners and am focused on equity co- investments.

I am married and have two children.  My main hobby is following sports, including the fortunes of Middlesborough football club!”

If you would like to get in touch with Philip, message him directly on LinkedIn or contact the Development Office who can forward on your email.

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