Experience Overview

Jay Handline is a co-founder and Managing Partner of The Fenwick Group, a strategic advisory firm specializing in M&A, growth strategy, and innovation across healthcare, sports, and entertainment. With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial leadership, Jay has led turnarounds, integrations, and capital events for founder-led companies, private equity firms, and corporate divisions. His expertise spans both operating roles and strategic advisory, making him a trusted partner for organizations navigating high-growth, high-stakes environments.

Healthcare Leadership

Jay is widely recognized for his deep experience in healthcare M&A and operational optimization. He has led diligence and integration efforts on both the buy- and sell-side, especially in behavioral health and owner-operated provider networks. His leadership spans acute care and med-surge hospitals, specialty psychiatric, and substance use disorder providers, along with digital health platforms, with a focus on driving measurable results—reducing costs, improving margins, optimizing clinical workflows, and preparing companies for investment or acquisition. Jay has also founded and scaled multiple healthcare SaaS and telehealth ventures.

Innovation in Sports & Entertainment

At the intersection of media and technology, Jay has founded and advised companies in interactive content, sports streaming, music platforms, and digital video. His ventures include Cloud Media Center, Forward Sports Network, and Synchronicity Live, with partnerships involving Fox Sports, Apple Music, TCI, and AOL. He’s helped teams and platforms refine their digital infrastructure, grow audiences, and monetize content through scalable technology and creative strategy.

Approach to Value Creation

Jay combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. He excels at identifying market opportunities, structuring deals, and building the operational engines needed to scale. His ability to bridge clinical, technical, and financial functions enables him to deliver results across industries. Whether advising PE firms or preparing founders for exit, Jay focuses on creating long-term enterprise value, not just short-term wins.

Board & Advisory Roles

Jay continues to advise executive teams, investors, and boards through capital raises, acquisitions, platform launches, and market repositioning. He is a frequent strategic partner to private equity firms and family offices, and serves in board and consulting capacities across healthtech, media, and sports verticals.