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.

Rekha Ramesh is Head of Digital Technology on the Platinum Portfolio Operations team, where she leads the application of artificial intelligence technologies across the portfolio. As a member of the Portfolio Operations team, she manages the transition of newly acquired companies into Platinum Equity’s portfolio. She also has responsibilities related to post-transition digital transformation, monitoring, and oversight of operational performance across portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2023, Ms. Ramesh held Chief Digital Officer positions at Tupperware Brands, Advantage Solutions, Avon Products, Sony Music Entertainment, and Bertelsmann Music Group.

Ms. Ramesh holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from University of Madras.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Sean Ramsey is responsible for performing operational and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans.

Mr. Ramsey joined Platinum in 2014. He previously held positions in Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Practice and prior to that at Ernst & Young, Accenture and DuPont.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

Mike Rawcliffe is responsible for financial due diligence and supports the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. As a member of the operating council for European portfolio companies, he has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of financial performance.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2014, Mr. Rawcliffe spent eight years at Deloitte in its Transaction Services and Audit practices in London.

Mr. Rawcliffe holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Jorge Redhead is responsible for financial due diligence and supports the structuring and execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions. As a member of the operating council for select portfolio companies, he also has responsibilities related to post-acquisition monitoring and oversight of financial performance.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2018, Mr. Redhead spent fifteen years with Ernst & Young’s Transaction and Audit practices and was the co-founder of Translation Partners.

Mr. Redhead holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Mary’s University and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. He previously worked as a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois.

Ty Renbarger is Chief Financial Officer for Platinum Equity Advisors, the Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) to the firm’s client funds. He is responsible for accounting, tax, and financial reporting for the RIA. He previously served in a variety of roles within Platinum Equity’s Portfolio Operations, M&A Operations and Finance organizations.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2015, Mr. Renbarger was an executive at AlixPartners and KPMG.

He is a Certified Public Accountant who holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Robbie Reynders is responsible for performing operational and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2017, Mr. Reynders served as Managing Director, Operations at The Gores Group. He also held positions with Avis Europe, Inchcape and Dubai Holding, and started his career at The Boston Consulting Group.

Mr. Reynders holds a Master of Science in Business Engineering from the University of Antwerp (Belgium) and a M.Sc. in Information Systems from The Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.

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.

Louis Samson is co-president of Platinum Equity and a member of its Investment Committee. Among his responsibilities, Mr. Samson leads the investment teams and manages the operations of the New York, Greenwich and London offices. In addition, Mr. Samson plays an active role in managing the firm’s day-to-day activities, as well as its strategic direction.

Drew Schechtman is the Head of ESG and Sustainability. He will help advance environmental, social and governance strategies across the firm’s corporate operations, investment teams and portfolio companies. Mr. Schechtman brings 15 years of experience leading ESG and sustainable investment programs and strategically driving corporate responsibility efforts.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2023, Mr. Schechtman served as the Head of ESG Investment Strategy for AIG, Corebridge Financial and Voya Financial. He also worked at BNY Mellon as Head of Environmental Investment and Sustainability.

Mr. Schechtman holds a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University.