Richard Folsom
Chairman at AP ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
Richard L.
Folsom is the founder of Advantage Partners Inc, which was founded in 1992.
He is currently the Chairman of AP Acquisition Corp., Director of MEI, Inc., Director of Guam Telephone Authority, Representative Director of APFH2 KK, Representative Director of APM Co. Ltd., Representative Director of APFH KK, Representative Director of AP IV GP Co. Ltd., Director & Partner of Advantage Partners LC Ltd., Director of MEI Acquisition Corp., Representative Director of MEI Conlux Holdings Japan KK, Representative Director of AP3 KK, Representative Director of AP5 KK, and Representative Director of Advantage Partners KK.
He is also a Director of Riraku KK.
His former positions include Outside Director of KATITAS Co., Ltd., Outside Director of United Cinemas Co., Ltd., Director of TeleGuam Holdings LLC, Director of KAZAKA Financial Group Co., Ltd., Director of Link Interac, Inc., Outside Director of Customer Relation Telemarketing Co., Ltd., and Auditor of REX Holdings Co., Ltd.
from 2007 to 2013.
Mr. Folsom received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and his MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Richard Folsom active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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AP ACQUISITION CORP. | Chairman | - |
Advantage Partners Inc /JP/
Advantage Partners Inc /JP/ Investment ManagersFinance Advantage Partners Inc /JP/ (AP) is an independent Japan-based private equity firm which was founded in 1992 by Taisuke Sasanuma and Richard Folsom. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo. AP invests directly in private equity and manages the MBI private equity funds for a range of domestic and foreign institutions including insurance companies, banks and corporations. The firm has close business ties with wholesale trader Marubeni Corp. (TSE: 8002). AP pioneered private equity investment in Japan and retains a leadership position in the private equity community. | Founder | 1992-12-16 |
Guam Telephone Authority
Guam Telephone Authority Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Guam Telephone Authority provides telecommunication services. It offers basic lines, session initiation protocol trunks, integrated services, digital network, phone systems, fleet management. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Tamuning, Guam. | Director/Board Member | - |
Riraku KK
Riraku KK Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Riraku KK owns and operates relaxation facilities. It manages spas, massage parlors, and salons. The firm’s services include back and foot massage. The company was founded by Satoshi Koizumi on January 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. | Director/Board Member | - |
AP5 KK | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-31 |
Advantage Partners LC Ltd.
Advantage Partners LC Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Advantage Partners (H.K.) Ltd. engages in the investment advisory, administration and operation of private equity funds in Asia. The company was founded on September 14, 2007 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Director/Board Member | 2007-08-31 |
AP3 KK | Director/Board Member | 2007-08-31 |
APFH KK | Director/Board Member | 2006-10-31 |
APFH2 KK
APFH2 KK Financial ConglomeratesFinance APFH2 KK is an investment holding Japanese company. | Director/Board Member | 2006-10-31 |
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Training of Richard Folsom
Brigham Young University | Undergraduate Degree |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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KATITAS CO., LTD. | Consumer Durables |
AP ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
Private companies | 19 |
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Advantage Partners Inc /JP/
Advantage Partners Inc /JP/ Investment ManagersFinance Advantage Partners Inc /JP/ (AP) is an independent Japan-based private equity firm which was founded in 1992 by Taisuke Sasanuma and Richard Folsom. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo. AP invests directly in private equity and manages the MBI private equity funds for a range of domestic and foreign institutions including insurance companies, banks and corporations. The firm has close business ties with wholesale trader Marubeni Corp. (TSE: 8002). AP pioneered private equity investment in Japan and retains a leadership position in the private equity community. | Finance |
KAZAKA Financial Group Co., Ltd.
KAZAKA Financial Group Co., Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance KAZAKA Financial Group Co., Ltd. provides brokerage and consumer credit services. It offers financial management of its group companies. The firm’s business activities include securities dealing, brokerage, underwriting, and distribution. The company was founded on February 1, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Finance |
TeleGuam Holdings LLC
TeleGuam Holdings LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications TeleGuam Holdings LLC engages in the provision of telecommunications solutions. It offers services relating to wireless network, internet, digital television, and local and long-distance phone service. The company is headquartered in Tamuning, Guam. | Communications |
APM Co. Ltd.
APM Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Advantage Partners LC Ltd., APM Co. Ltd. is an alternative investment manager. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 1997. The CEO is Taisuke Sasanuma. | Finance |
Advantage Partners KK
Advantage Partners KK Investment ManagersFinance Advantage Partners KK engages in the corporate consulting service. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Finance |
MEI Conlux Holdings Japan KK
MEI Conlux Holdings Japan KK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Crane NXT Co., MEI Conlux Holdings Japan KK is a Japanese company that provides payment solutions for vending and other unattended transaction systems. The company is located in Japan. | Commercial Services |
MEI, Inc.
MEI, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology MEI, headquartered in West Chester , Pa. , holds the world’s largest installed base of unattended payment systems, handling over two billion transactions per week in more than 100 countries. The company developed the first electronic coin mechanism in the 1960s, followed by the first electronic non-contact bill acceptor, and more recently its credit card capability and vending management solution. Recently, MEI reached a milestone of selling more than four million bill acceptors and five million coin mechanisms worldwide. Its products are in widespread use in the vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transport, retail, and kiosk markets. | Electronic Technology |
AP IV GP Co. Ltd. | |
APFH2 KK
APFH2 KK Financial ConglomeratesFinance APFH2 KK is an investment holding Japanese company. | Finance |
APFH KK | |
AP3 KK | |
REX Holdings Co., Ltd.
REX Holdings Co., Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services REX Holdings Co., Ltd operated restaurants and convenience stores. It was a holding firm engaged in promoting management strategies, and management audits of its group of companies. The firm was founded in 1987 and was headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Consumer Services |
Advantage Partners LC Ltd.
Advantage Partners LC Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Advantage Partners (H.K.) Ltd. engages in the investment advisory, administration and operation of private equity funds in Asia. The company was founded on September 14, 2007 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Finance |
AP5 KK | |
Link Interac, Inc.
Link Interac, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Link Interac, Inc. engages in the provision of assistant learning teachers to Japanese public schools. It offers pre-departure e-learning, initial orientation and training, and ongoing training. The company was founded on September 25, 1972 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Commercial Services |
United Cinemas Co., Ltd.
United Cinemas Co., Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services United Cinemas Co., Ltd. engages in the construction and operation of movie theaters. Its business activities include theatre maintenance and food kiosks operation. The company was founded in October 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Consumer Services |
Riraku KK
Riraku KK Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Riraku KK owns and operates relaxation facilities. It manages spas, massage parlors, and salons. The firm’s services include back and foot massage. The company was founded by Satoshi Koizumi on January 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. | Consumer Services |
Guam Telephone Authority
Guam Telephone Authority Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Guam Telephone Authority provides telecommunication services. It offers basic lines, session initiation protocol trunks, integrated services, digital network, phone systems, fleet management. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Tamuning, Guam. | Communications |
Customer Relation Telemarketing Co., Ltd.
Customer Relation Telemarketing Co., Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Customer Relation Telemarketing Co. Ltd. engages in the outbound and inbound customer relation management business. It also handles staffing, recruitment, and life, property, and casualty insurance businesses. The company was founded by Yuki Kobayashi in April 2007 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. | Commercial Services |
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