Mike McNeil-Leier 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.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2018, Mr. McNeil-Leier held positions at Ernst & Young and Deloitte.

Mr. McNeil-Leier received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Hunter Mulligan is responsible for the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. He also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of operational performance at certain portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2011, Mr. Mulligan worked at Harris Williams.

Mr. Mulligan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bates College.

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.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 1997, Mr. Norment served in a variety of management positions at a major software corporation. Over the course of 12 years, he worked in the areas of global support, operations, consultative services and sales support, achieving the position of chief operating officer.

Mr. Norment earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Bill Nowicke is responsible for managing the transition of newly acquired companies into Platinum Equity’s portfolio. He also has responsibilities related to post-transition monitoring and oversight of operational performance at certain portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity, Mr. Nowicke held roles at Chrysler, AlixPartners and Agility.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, a Master’s in Systems Engineering from Oakland University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

Ardeshir Pahlabod is a member of the Investor Relations team and is responsible for global functions connected to capital raising, fund administration and investor relations.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2015, Mr. Pahlabod worked at UBS Investment Bank and Nomura.

Mr. Pahlabod holds a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese from the School of Oriental and African Studies and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Koustubh Patwardhan is responsible for the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. He also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of operational performance at certain portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2011, Mr. Patwardhan was an M&A analyst at CIBC World Markets.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.

David Pequet is a member of the Investor Relations team and is responsible for global functions connected to capital raising, fund administration and investor relations.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2023, Mr. Pequet was a Managing Director at Madison Dearborn Partners where he helped oversee the investor relations and capital raising activities of the firm. Prior to joining Madison Dearborn in 2008, he spent seven years at the Credit Suisse Private Fund Group.

Mr. Pequet holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University.

Ramin Pourfar is a Managing Director in Debt Capital Markets and is responsible for debt capital placement and related corporate finance activity for new and existing portfolio companies. Mr. Pourfar helps manage the firm’s relationships with capital providers around the world and oversees financing transactions related to leveraged buyouts, refinancings and recapitalizations using High Yield, Senior and Junior Debt, and ABL structures.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2013, Mr. Pourfar was a Vice President of Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he was a Vice President at Wells Fargo.

Mr. Pourfar holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Economics from Fordham University.

Jason Price is responsible for the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. He also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of operational performance at select portfolio companies. Successful transactions include BWAY and MACtac.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2010, Mr. Price served as a Senior Vice President at Houlihan Lokey and as a Senior Associate at Goldsmith Agio Helms (now Lazard Middle Market).

Mr. Price holds an undergraduate degree with honors in Finance, Economics and Political Science from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Kyle Privette is responsible for the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. He also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of operational performance at select portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2009, Mr. Privette served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Southern California.