News of the Day: John Hillen Joins LLR Partners as Operating Partner

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John Hillen has been named operating partner at McLean, Va.-based private equity firm LLR Partners.

In his new role, Hillen will develop strategies for the company's existing companies and evaluate new investment opportunities.

The new is the latest addition to Hillen's long list of current board appointments which include Sotera, Software AG, SOS International and the chief of naval operations' executive panel.

“He has executed the same growth strategies and led businesses through the same challenges that our companies face today,” said Dave Stienes, partner at LLR.

“John built a sub-$100M business into a $300M business, while dramatically diversifying the company and placing it in areas of importance within its government client community,” Stienes said.

Prior to this role, Hillen served as CEO at Sotera Defense Solutions.

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