Atlanta, Georgia, United States, March 2025 – Jim English has been named as the new Chief Human Resources Officer at Directional Capital, bringing with him a wealth of experience in HR leadership, organizational development, and talent strategy. In his new role, Jim will be responsible for developing and implementing human resources strategies to support Directional Capital’s continued growth and investment objectives.
Before joining Directional Capital, Jim served as Vice President of Human Resources at AFC Brands, where he led HR initiatives, talent acquisition, and employee engagement programs for over three years.
Prior to this, he was Vice President of Human Resources at FAT Brands Inc. and held several HR leadership positions at Global Franchise Group, where he was instrumental in organizational restructuring, workforce development, and HR policy formulation.
Jim’s career also includes over five years at The Home Depot, where he managed staffing operations and HR functions for key business segments, and seven years at Nordstrom as an HR Manager. His extensive background in employee engagement, leadership development, and HR policies makes him a strong asset for Directional Capital as it continues to expand its portfolio and strengthen its workforce strategies.
About Directional Capital
Directional Capital is a private equity firm with a focus on middle-market companies founded by entrepreneurs seeking liquidity events in specialized industries. With strong relationships with institutional investors managing over $5 billion in assets and family offices overseeing more than $500 million, Directional Capital structures unique investment opportunities to drive long-term growth. The firm is led by Dwayne Boothe and Corey Printup, who have a combined 30+ years of experience in private equity and have invested over $500 million in equity capital to support leveraged buyout transactions.
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