Who is Jeff Roy?

Jeff Roy is an operating executive, author, and board-level advisor with more than 30 years of leadership across the intellectual property, information services, insurance, and financial services industries. He has built, scaled, and transformed businesses for Fortune 500 enterprises, private equity sponsors, and early-stage ventures alike, bringing a rare combination of operational discipline, capital-markets fluency, and a deep understanding of how data and technology create durable competitive advantage.

His LinkedIn profile can be found here.

Have you engaged with private equity firms as an advisor or operator?

Yes. As an executive operator, Jeff has held senior management positions in businesses backed by Warburg Pincus, Silver Lake, Onex, and Barings. As a consultant and advisor, Jeff has also worked with firms such as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Berkshire Partners, and Nordic Capital.

Do you have experience with founder-led businesses?

Yes. Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of FluidityIQ, a patent intelligence firm supporting law offices, corporations, and research institutions globally (see https://www.fluidityiq.com/). Jeff's personal experience also includes leading a real estate venture as managing partner and serving as CEO of a boutique consulting firm.

Additionally, through a separate investment vehicle, Jeff is a lead investor in a medical device manufacturer (see https://tinnisoothe.com/) and an Australian software company (see https://fitboxcorp.com/).

Have you worked with public companies?

Yes. Jeff's experience includes executive roles with a number of public companies, including Clarivate plc (NYSE: CLVT), where he simultaneously served as President of a $1 billion p.a. division, a Section 16 officer, and Global Head of Operations for the parent company.

Do you have M&A experience?

Yes. Jeff was part of the leadership team that sold Interactive Data (Warburg / Silver Lake) to the Intercontinental Exchange in 2015 (NYSE: ICE).

As President of Clarivate IP Group (NYSE: CLVT), Jeff personally led the acquisitions of Trademark Vision ($25 million), Darts IP (€62 million), and CPA Global ($6.8 billion). Jeff was also instrumental in a number of other tuck-in acquisitions and the disposition of non-core assets.

Do you have experience with artificial intelligence?

Yes. Jeff speaks on the topic, is the co-founder of an AI-native patent intelligence company, and is the author of a book outlining the evolution of the intellectual property industry as a result of the advent of AI (see The Evolution of Intellectual Property: From Ancient Manuscripts to AI).

What does working with you look like?

Engagements are scoped to the situation. Jeff steps into fractional executive roles, COO, product, or business-line leadership, when a company needs seasoned operating leadership without a full-time hire; leads defined-scope projects such as strategic planning, market entry, M&A diligence and integration, or AI roadmaps; and serves in an ongoing advisory capacity to boards, founders, and investors. Most relationships begin with a short scoping conversation to define the objective, timeline, and the right structure before any commitment.

How do we get started?

Submit an inquiry with a few details about your situation, and Jeff will follow up to schedule a conversation or provide a tailored engagement outline.