George Malone

George Malone is a seasoned professional in private equity and entrepreneurship, serving as a General Partner at Hadley since 2014, where responsibilities include assisting business transitions and driving growth in portfolio companies. Prior experience includes co-founding Hapi Drinks, LLC, where development of the children's beverage category and initial investment acquisition were key achievements. George also held roles at Seed Hospitality, LLC as a Strategic Advisor, and at Faulkner Mackie & Cochran as a Senior Staff Accountant, providing audit and assurance services to diverse clients. Earlier, as the owner of Malone & Dale, Inc., George successfully expanded a specialty building products distribution business across several states before a lucrative exit. Educationally, George Malone holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Birmingham-Southern College.