Chairman & CEO
Tom Gores founded Platinum Equity in 1995 and his guidance, core philosophies, and strong principles drive the strategic development and direction of both Platinum and its portfolio.
Read more...
“The ability to move on multiple fronts concurrently has been one of the single biggest factors to our success.”
Chief Financial Officer
Mary Ann Sigler is responsible for overall accounting, tax, and financial reporting as well as managing strategic planning projects for the firm.
Read more...
“Platinum, as a general rule, runs its portfolio on a fiscally conservative philosophy.”
Partner
David Anglin is responsible for the vision, implementation, and management of Platinum’s technology activities and oversees the M&A Technology group.
Read more...
“Ultimately, you’re using technology to enable business operations, whether or not it’s the core competency of the company.”
Partner
Rob Archambault oversees Platinum’s M&A Operations group and evaluates prospective acquisitions. He also works closely with the executive management of nearly all acquired companies to set strategy, budget, and transition plans.
Read more...
“An acquisition can be disheartening when you’re in the trenches. With Platinum, you’re working together to make changes.”
Partner
Mark Barnhill manages functions connected to capital raising, fund administration, and corporate and external affairs for Platinum. He also is the senior relationship manager with Platinum’s investors.
Read more...
“We work to connect in a meaningful way and are very adept at building relationships founded on open, productive dialogue.”
Partner
John Diggins is responsible for leading business development efforts at Platinum, as well as growing the revenue base of Platinum’s operating companies and identifying opportunities for them to build market advantages.
Read more...
“Today, we’re, really broadening the reach of our organization to affect a lot of different disciplines and organizations.”
Partner
Robert Joubran is responsible for guiding the strategy and growth of a key group of Platinum portfolio companies.
Read more...
“When it comes to our portfolio, we’re operators--we understand operations and how businesses are run.”
Partner, General Counsel and Secretary
Eva Kalawski oversees Platinum’s in-house legal staff and is responsible for addressing legal issues relating to diligence, M&A, and transitions, as well as the the legal affairs of its portfolio companies.
Read more...
“The beauty of Platinum is that we keep growing. We keep doing larger, more sophisticated deals.”
Partner
Bryan Kelln is President of Portfolio Operations and is responsible for all aspects of business strategy and operations at Platinum Equity’s portfolio companies.
Read more...
Partner
Jacob Kotzubei leads a team of professionals through the entire acquisition execution process, directs selected divestiture activities, is a board member of many of Platinum’s portfolio companies, is a member of the Platinum Investment Committee, and shares responsibility for managing limited partner relationships.
Read more...
“Platinum has become more sophisticated in the context of financial capital structures and possibilities for investing in a business.”
Partner
Johnny O. Lopez is a member of Platinum’s Investment Committee, continues to actively pursue significant M&A transactions across multiple industries, mentors transaction teams, and is increasingly involved in the firm’s business development efforts. Mr. Lopez is also a lead sponsor of Platinum’s investment in public securities for control.
Read more...
“Platinum has closely aligned operational and M&A strategies to grow our portfolio.”
Partner
Phil Norment is a member of Platinum’s Investment Committee and is a senior advisor on specific operational initiatives throughout the portfolio. He is also the senior executive responsible for evaluating acquisition opportunities and integrating new acquisitions into the portfolio.
Read more...
“I love the deals that have a lot of complexity around them – to me, that’s fascinating, that’s challenging.”
Partner
Louis Samson leads Platinum’s New York-based investment team and manages the operations of the New York office. In his role, Mr. Samson oversees all financial, operating, tax, and legal aspects of M&A transactions executed by his team and in conjunction with the Operations Team provides active oversight of the portfolio companies for which he led the acquisition.
Read more...
“We have a long history of creating value by helping established companies navigate difficult market transitions.”
Partner
Robert Wentworth participates in senior level M&A activities for Platinum Equity and is a member of the Investment Committee.
Read more...
“At any point in the transaction timeline, we’re having a well-rounded discussion about risk and opportunity.”
Principal
Dave Aroesty is responsible for evaluating operational turnaround
opportunities in the hospitality industry and other sectors in which real estate
provides a strong element of downside protection to the investment thesis.
Read more...
““When an opportunity comes up outside of Platinum’s core investment strategy, we’re not going to miss it. If it’s a good deal, we have the resources to get it to the finish line.””
Principal
Paul Bridwell is responsible for restructuring and transition initiatives at
newly acquired portfolio companies.
Read more...
Principal
Adam Cooper is responsible for aspects of financial due diligence and also often leads the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. As a member of the operating committee for certain portfolio companies, he also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of financial performance.
Read more...
Principal
Roger House is responsible for evaluating operational turnaround
opportunities in the hospitality industry and other sectors in which real estate
provides a strong element of downside protection to the investment thesis.
Read more...
“People are empowered here. You have the ability to make a decision, but you’ve got to be accountable for it. That’s the great thing.”
Principal
Robert Klap is based in Platinum Equity’s London office and is involved in the firm’s deal origination and investor relations activities.
Read more...
Principal
Dan Krasner is responsible for the structuring and execution of acquisition
and divestiture transactions. As a member of the operating committees for
portfolio companies, he also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition
monitoring and oversight of add-on and divestiture transactions.
Read more...
Principal
Jason Leach leads a transaction team focused primarily on opportunities in
the lower-middle market. He is responsible for the structuring and execution of
acquisition and divestiture transactions.
Read more...
Principal
Bastian Lueken heads Platinum’s European M&A activities.
Read more...
Principal
Scott McCarthy is responsible for financial due diligence and supports the
structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. As a
member of the operating committee for certain portfolio companies, he also has
responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of
financial performance
Read more...
Principal
Mike Scott takes responsibility for leading a team that transitions new acquisitions into the portfolio.
Read more...
Principal
Mark Wiesenthal is responsible for evaluating operational turnaround opportunities in the hospitality industry and other sectors in which real estate provides an element of downside protection to the investment thesis. He is a member of the group responsible for the acquisitions and operations of Platinum Equity’s hotel portfolio.
Read more...
Principal
Eric Worley is responsible for financial due diligence and supports the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. As a member of the operating committee for certain portfolio companies, he also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of financial performance.
Read more...
Principal
Robert Wymbs manages strategic divestiture opportunities for Platinum.
Read more...
“We’re all relationship managers at some level, working with investment bankers, corporations, and the businesses we develop.”
Principal
Marc Yassinger is a member of the firm’s in-house tax department and is responsible for addressing tax issues relating to the firm’s M&A activities as well as the operations of the firm’s portfolio companies.
Read more...
Principal
Steve Zollo is a senior member of Platinum’s M&A Operations team and is responsible for the Corporate IT function and Group Purchasing Program.
Read more...
“When we started to acquire companies under the fund, the size and complexity of our deals continued to grow.”
