Frazier Healthcare Partners Adds Ben Hansen to its Center of Excellence

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Frazier Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that Ben Hansen has joined its Center of Excellence as (CoE) Partner – Finance and Operations. With an impressive track record guiding financial success at companies across several industries, Mr. Hansen brings over two decades of experience in finance and operations leadership to the Center of Excellence role.

Frazier remains committed to strategically enhancing its Center of Excellence, which delivers top-tier Fortune 500 talent to its portfolio companies across key areas such as Human Capital, Technology & Innovation, Data Analytics & AI, M&A and Corporate Development, Finance, Operations, Legal, Commercial Excellence, and ESG. Managing Partner Ben Magnano noted, "As we continue to broaden and deepen this team's capabilities, we're focused on expanding in areas where we see the greatest potential for accelerated value creation, in line with our distinct strategic approach. Ben Hansen's close collaboration with the Frazier team during his time at CPS, along with his extensive background in finance and operations, makes him an especially valuable asset to the firm."

"Ben is joining a distinguished group of Center of Excellence - Finance and Operations team members, and we're excited to welcome him aboard. We're fortunate to have such a talented and collaborative group of professionals across all key areas of the CoE who play critical roles in supporting our management teams and driving meaningful transformation," said Andy Caine, COO & Partner of the Center of Excellence.

About Ben Hansen:

Prior to joining Frazier, Mr. Hansen was the Chief Financial Officer at IMG Academy, where he was responsible for managing and optimizing the organization's financial strategy, operations, and long-term fiscal health. Before IMG Academy, Mr. Hansen was the Chief Financial Officer of CPS, a Frazier Fund VIII & IX portfolio company, from 2019 to 2024, where he played a key role in driving financial growth and organizational efficiency. His leadership extended beyond traditional financial duties, guiding the company's strategic initiatives and growth plans, culminating in the sale of the company to a publicly traded strategic buyer in Q1 2024. Previously, Mr. Hansen served as both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Avaap, where he was instrumental in overseeing not only the financial operations but also ensuring operational excellence, facilitating scalability, and managing cross-functional teams.

Mr. Hansen's extensive experience includes more than a decade at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in scientific research services. He held a series of high-impact roles, including Vice President of Finance, Director of Finance, and Global Controller, where he led critical financial initiatives and drove significant improvements in financial performance. Mr. Hansen earned his Bachelor's degree in accounting from Franklin University and his MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.

About Frazier Healthcare Partners:

Founded in 1991, Frazier Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Since its inception, Frazier has raised over $11 billion of capital for private funds and co-investment opportunities and has invested in more than 200 companies over 33 years. Frazier has a philosophy of partnering with strong management teams while leveraging its internal operating resources and network to build exceptional companies. Frazier is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with an office in New York City (opening June 2025), and invests broadly across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. For more information about Frazier, visit www.frazierhealthcare.com/home.