Portrait of Nicholas Howley

Rank #2053

Nicholas Howley

Net worth $2.0B

Aerospace · United States

Born
Mar 12, 1962
Age
64
Source
Aerospace
Residence
Key West, Florida
Citizenship
United States
Marital status
Children
0
Education

Net worth over time

Biography

  • W. Nicholas Howley cofounded TransDigm through a 1993 leveraged buyout in which he acquired four struggling aerospace units from his employer, IMO Industries. He is currently its chairman.
  • The Cleveland-based aerospace parts manufacturer has grown into an $8.8 billion (sales) company through acquisitions of small companies that are the sole makers of particular components.
  • Howley has twice been called to testify before Congress over allegations the company has overcharged the Pentagon for spare parts.
  • He is also chairman of Perimeter Solutions, a chemical manufacturing company.
  • His family foundation has provided scholarships to hundreds of low-income students, primarily to attend Catholic high schools in Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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