About
Stephen Hawthornthwaite is the co-founder and chairman of Rothy's, a company that produces shoes and accessories from recycled materials, which he established with co-founder Roth Martin. Before founding the company, he spent nearly 20 years in investment banking and corporate development, advising on M&A transactions and investments in the internet, digital media, e-commerce, and consumer sectors. He also serves as a member of the Trinity Board of Visitors at Duke University.
Founder at Rothy’s
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Co-founders at Rothy’s
SP
Stephen P. HawthornthwaiteExecutive Officer, Director
WR
W. Roth MartinExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Duke UniversityMember — Trinity Board of Visitorscurrent2024 — present
- Wake Forest University School of LawMember — Law Board of Visitorscurrent2023 — present
- Rothy'sCo-Founder | Chairman, Board of Directorscurrent2012 — present
- Rothy'sCo-Founder | Chief Executive Officer2020 — 2024
- Rothy'sCo-Founder | Chief Executive Officer2012 — 2019San Francisco, California
- InfospaceVice President, Corporate Development2010 — 2011San Francisco, California
- GCA Savvian AdvisorsPartner and Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions2004 — 2010San Francisco, California
- Robertson StephensVice President, Technology Mergers & Acquisitions1998 — 2002San Francisco, California
- Barclays CapitalMergers & Acquisitions1996 — 1998New York, New York
Skills & more
Strategy12Management3Corporate Development25Mergers & Acquisitions34Investment Banking16Venture Capital6Private Equity8Corporate Finance5LBO5Mergers11Private Placements2M&A experience2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Stephen Hawthornthwaite?
- Stephen Hawthornthwaite is the co-founder and chairman of Rothy's, a company that produces shoes and accessories from recycled materials, which he established with co-founder Roth Martin. Before founding the company, he spent nearly 20 years in investment banking and corporate development, advising on M&A transactions and investments in the internet, digital media, e-commerce, and consumer sectors. He also serves as a member of the Trinity Board of Visitors at Duke University.
- Where does Stephen Hawthornthwaite work?
- Stephen Hawthornthwaite is Founder of Rothy’s.
- What companies did Stephen Hawthornthwaite found?
- Stephen Hawthornthwaite founded Rothy’s.
- Where did Stephen Hawthornthwaite go to school?
- Stephen Hawthornthwaite studied at Duke University (BA, Political Science and Government); Wake Forest University School of Law (Juris Doctor).
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