Craig Ashmore is responsible for senior-level business development activities focused on identifying new acquisition opportunities.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2014, Mr. Ashmore was Executive Vice President of Planning and Development at Emerson (NYSE:EMR). In that role, he had responsibility for Emerson’s mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning and corporate technology functions as well as Emerson Network Power’s connectivity solutions business. He was a member of Emerson’s Office of the Chief Executive.

John Diggins is responsible for senior level business development activities focused on identifying new acquisition opportunities and has been involved in sourcing many multi-billion dollar deals during his time at Platinum.

Mr. Diggins joined Platinum Equity in 1996. Prior to joining Platinum, he was the co-founder of Ventec Systems with Platinum Equity Chairman and CEO Tom Gores. Mr. Gores brought Mr. Diggins to Platinum Equity to drive deal sourcing and help shape the firm in its early days of growth. In this capacity Mr. Diggins served as CEO at Platinum Equity portfolio companies Pilot Software and Foresight Software.

Ramzi Itani is responsible for business development activities focused on identifying and evaluating new acquisition opportunities in and around Europe and the Middle East.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2013, Mr. Itani was a Director of Investment Banking at Citigroup. Prior to Citigroup, Mr. Itani was a Vice President at Merrill Lynch.

Mr. Itani holds a bachelor’s degree from Imperial College and a master’s degree in Business Administration from London Business School.

Johnny O. Lopez is a founding partner of Platinum Equity and remains instrumental to the firm's ongoing evolution. He 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.

Andrew Ross is responsible for business development activities focused on identifying new acquisition opportunities.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2024, Mr. Ross worked in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley for 17 years and was a Managing Director in the Financial Sponsors Group in New York. He also previously held roles as Head of Financial Sponsors for Asia-Pacific based in Hong Kong and Managing Director in the Financial Sponsors Group in London.

Mr. Ross holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Francis Marion University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

Jordan Stone is responsible for business development activities focused on identifying new acquisition opportunities.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2016, Mr. Stone was a Vice President at OpenGate Capital.

Mr. Stone holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California.