William N. Thorndike Jr. is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and author, best known for his critically acclaimed book, “The Outsiders.” As the founder and managing director of Housatonic Partners, a leading private equity firm, Thorndike brings decades of experience in capital allocation and corporate strategy. An authority on CEO performance, his research has been lauded by industry titans like Warren Buffett. He is a frequent guest lecturer at Harvard and Stanford Business Schools and serves on numerous corporate boards.
