William N. Thorndike Jr.

William N. Thorndike Jr. is an American businessman, investor, and author.

He is the founder and managing director of Housatonic Partners, a private equity firm.

Thorndike has extensive experience in business management and investment, which informs his writing on corporate leadership.

He is known for his research on successful CEOs and their unconventional approaches to capital allocation.

Thorndike's work focuses on identifying patterns among high-performing executives and distilling their strategies for business success.

His background in finance and investment provides a unique perspective on evaluating CEO performance and corporate value creation.