Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm that focusses on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Sun Capital has invested in more than 420 companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. 

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Ziad Jawadi, Vice President of Operations, joined Sun Capital in 2022. Prior to joining Sun Capital, Ziad was a Strategy & Operations Manager at Google where he served as the ‘COO’ of the Waze Global SMB team. Ziad was responsible for setting the strategy for the business and working with senior leadership to execute it. Prior to Google, Ziad spent several years as a consultant with Bain & Company, where he worked with a broad array of global clients to drive operational and strategic excellence by leading key client turnarounds. Ziad received his BA from Georgetown University, graduating magna cum laude, and his MBA from Columbia Business School.

Ziad Jawadi

Marc Mabon, Managing Director, joined Sun European Partners* in 2015. Prior to joining Sun European Partners*, Mr. Mabon was a director of Oxford Private Equity Consulting Limited, which advised a number of [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) portfolio companies. Before this, Mr. Mabon was a Senior Director at Alvarez and Marsal Europe LLP, advising on restructuring and turnaround projects. He received a BSc in Economics from Cambridge University and an MA (Cantab).

Marc Mabon

Rodger R. Krouse, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Sun Capital Advisors, Inc., has been engaged in leveraged buyouts, investment banking, and business operations for more than 30 years. In addition, Mr. Krouse is a member of the Sun Capital Executive Committee which oversees and manages the overall strategy of the firm. Mr. Krouse received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Rodger R. Krouse

Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan, Managing Director, has 20 years of experience as a private equity investor in growing, high value technology companies. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Elizabeth was a founding partner of the growth equity group at [Jump Capital](/org/jump-capital). Elizabeth previously spent 7 years at [TA Associates](/org/ta-associates) in the technology investing practice, leading investments in infrastructure and vertical market software companies. Elizabeth served as a senior investment professional with [Nautic Partners](/org/nautic-partners) and a consultant with [Bain & Company](/org/bain). She began her private equity career as an Associate at [Summit Partners](/org/summit-partners). Elizabeth graduated with a degree in International Relations and Economics magna cum laude from [Brown University](/org/brown-university) and received her MBA with distinction from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan

Tim Stubbs, Partner, Head of European Operations and Executive Committee member, joined Sun European Partners* in 2011. Prior to joining Sun European Partners*, Mr. Stubbs was President and CEO of the Sapa group in Stockholm, a $5B global aluminium products business with 65 operations throughout the world. Before this, Mr. Stubbs was CEO of Indalex, an aluminium extrusion business and a former [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) affiliated Portfolio Company, based in Chicago. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Metallurgy from Oxford University and a Master of Business Administration from [London Business School](/org/london-business-school).

Tim Stubbs

Kelly Griffin, Managing Director, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2020. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Kelly was Partner, Global Head of Investor Relations at Caxton Associates LP, a discretionary global macro hedge fund. Prior to joining Caxton in 2013, Ms. Griffin was a Managing Director at [Gramercy](/org/gramercy), focused on business development, and also served as a distressed debt product specialist. Previously, she worked for Diamondback Capital in business development and prior to that as an Executive Director for UBS Securities in Capital Introductions. Prior to UBS, Ms. Griffin was a Managing Director at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance LLC, where she spent 10 years performing financial advisory work for companies and creditors in formal bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workout situations. Ms. Griffin received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Economics from [Lake Forest College](/org/lake-forest-college) and a Masters of Business Administration from Babson Graduate School of Business.

Kelly Griffin

Raj Karanam, Managing Director, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2016 after working at [Danaher](/org/danaher) for ten years, most recently as President of Qualitrol for the last four years. At [Danaher](/org/danaher), Mr. Karanam developed the strategy and led the transformation of Qualitrol, an operating company of [Danaher](/org/danaher), from a sensor to a complete condition monitoring solutions provider. Prior to [Danaher](/org/danaher), Mr. Karanam worked at [General Electric](/org/general-electric) with commercial and operational responsibilities. Mr. Karanam has a Masters in Computer Science from [Texas Tech University](/org/texas-tech-university).

Raj Karanam

M. Steven Liff, Senior Partner and Head of Private Equity North America, has extensive leveraged finance and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Liff is a member of [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital)’s Investment Committee which approves all investments made by [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital). In addition, Mr. Liff is a member of the [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) Executive Committee which oversees and manages the overall strategy of the firm. Aside from his committee responsibilities, Mr. Liff manages the North American transaction team which includes the offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York City. Furthermore, Mr. Liff provides oversight for the transaction team in Europe to ensure commonality in our investment approach on a global basis. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in March of 2000, he worked at NationsBank and Bank of America Commercial Finance, focusing on marketing, underwriting, and closing new leveraged finance transactions. Mr. Liff received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arizona.

Steven Liff

Marc J. Leder, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Sun Capital Advisors, Inc., has been engaged in leveraged buyouts, investment banking, and business operations for more than 30 years. In addition, Mr. Leder is a member of the Sun Capital Executive Committee which oversees and manages the overall strategy of the firm. Mr. Leder received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Leder is a Member of the International Counsel for the Museum Berggruen in Berlin, a Board Member of the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation. He also sits on the Board of the Institute of Contemporary Arts at the University of Pennsylvania.

Marc J. Leder

M. Steven Liff, Senior Managing Director, has extensive leveraged finance and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Liff is a member of [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital)’s Investment Committee which approves all investments made by [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital). In addition, Mr. Liff is a member of the [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) Executive Committee which oversees and manages the overall strategy of the firm. Aside from his committee responsibilities, Mr. Liff manages the North American transaction team which includes the offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York City. Furthermore, Mr. Liff provides oversight for the transaction team in Europe to ensure commonality in our investment approach on a global basis. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in March of 2000, he worked at NationsBank and Bank of America Commercial Finance, focusing on marketing, underwriting, and closing new leveraged finance transactions. Mr. Liff received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arizona.

M. Steven Liff

Sergei Spiridonov, Managing Director, joined Sun European Partners* in 2015. Prior to joining Sun European Partners*, Mr. Spiridonov led the strategic transformation team at [Tesco](/org/tesco) mainly focusing on resetting the direction of the international business. Prior to that, he was a partner at McKinsey where he worked with a wide range of consumer and retail businesses across Europe and the U.S. Mr. Spiridonov received a Master of Business Administration from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) and an MSc in Finance from the London School of Economics.

Sergei Spiridonov

Todd Plosker, Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in June 2007. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Plosker served as a Director with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, structuring and executing recapitalizations and leveraged buyout transactions for financial sponsors across a variety of industries. Mr. Plosker received a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Accounting from [Northeastern University](/org/northeastern-university).

Todd Plosker

Anthony Mergens, Vice President, joined [Sun Capital Partners](/org/sun-capital-partners) in 2014 after having served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard Middle Market, where he advised clients in the industrial manufacturing and services sector on mergers, acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments. Mr. Mergens received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with Finance Honors from the University of St. Thomas.

Anthony Mergens

Matthew Joblove, Principal, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2013, having served as an Investment Banking Analyst with [Houlihan Lokey](/org/houlihan-lokey), where he focused on middle-market merger and acquisition transactions across a variety of industries. Mr. Joblove graduated with distinction from the Goizueta Business School at [Emory University](/org/emory-university), where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual-concentration in Finance and Accounting.

Matthew Joblove

Jonathan Jackson, Principal, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2011, having served as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group with Lazard Frères & Co., where he focused on M&A, restructuring and financing transactions across a variety of different industries. Prior to joining Lazard Frères & Co., Mr. Jackson was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group with Cowen & Company. Mr. Jackson received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley.

Jonathan Jackson

Kevin Calhoun, Managing Director, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2000, and has over 30 years of management, finance, accounting and tax experience. Mr. Calhoun began his career with Ernst & Young as an auditor for 10 years rising to the position of Senior Manager. Mr. Calhoun served as CFO of [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital)’s first affiliated portfolio company, Atlas Companies, a manufacturer of specialty papers and cutting dies. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the [University of Florida](/org/university-of-florida).

Kevin Calhoun

Bruce Roberson, Partner, Head of North American Operations and Executive Committee member, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2015 from privately held PSC Industrial Services Group where he served for ten years as President and CEO. Prior to PSC, Mr. Roberson was an executive with Safety-Kleen Systems as well as a Senior Partner at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) where he worked for nineteen years. Mr. Roberson received an economics degree from [Stanford University](/org/stanford) and a Master of Business Administration from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Bruce Roberson

Wesley Wexner, Vice President, joined [Sun Capital Partners](/org/sun-capital-partners) in 2017 after having served as an Investment Banking Analyst at [Barclays](/org/barclays), where he focused on mergers and acquisitions, debt financings, and equity offerings. Mr. Wexner received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from [Brandeis University](/org/brandeis-university).

Wesley Wexner

Jared Zuckerman, Vice President, joined [Sun Capital Partners](/org/sun-capital-partners) in 2017. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), he served as an Investment Banking Analyst at [Credit Suisse](/org/credit-suisse), where he advised on mergers and acquisitions across a variety of industries. Mr. Zuckerman received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from [Williams College](/org/williams-college).

Jared Zuckerman

Macklin McMullen, Vice President, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2017. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), he served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, where he advised clients on merger, acquisition, and leveraged finance transactions across a variety of industries. Mr. McMullen graduated from the McIntire School of Commerce at the [University of Virginia](/org/university-of-virginia), where he earned a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in Finance.

Macklin McMullen

Howard Eisen, Principal, joined Sun Capital in 2021.  Prior to joining Sun Capital, Howard held senior business development and relationship management roles at global asset services firms including TMF Group and DMS Governance.  He also established and led the hedge fund seeding business at Moelis Asset Management and was a Managing Director at UBS Securities where he was Head of Capital Introductions (Americas).  Prior to UBS Mr. Eisen was Managing Director at Spear, Leeds & Kellogg’s NYSE specialist (market-making) division and held corporate finance roles at Manufacturers Hanover Trust and National Westminster Bank.  Howard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Binghamton University, and he sits on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Binghamton University School of Management.

Howard Eisen

Erik Hällström, Vice President, joined Sun Capital in 2022. Prior to joining Sun Capital, Erik served in a series of leadership roles for technology-driven companies across several industries, e.g., CEO of Snipp Interactive, COO of Tahzoo and COO of Lightbridge Corporation. Earlier he worked at the Boston Consulting Group in Europe and the United States. Erik received his MSc in Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, and his MSc in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden, and earned his MBA with Distinction from INSEAD.

Erik Hällström

Alex Ott, Vice President of Operations, joined Sun Capital in 2022. Prior to joining Sun Capital, Alex was a Manager at Strategy& where he focused on identifying and implementing strategic enhancements across various functions within the financial services, business services, and technology industries. Prior to Strategy&, Alex was an Operations and Logistics Manager at Uber Technologies, where he managed supply and regulatory operations for markets in North America and Asia, helping to grow the business and navigate complex regulatory considerations across multiple jurisdictions. Alex received his BA from the University of South Carolina and his MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Alex Ott

Sami Abbasi, Managing Director, joined Sun Capital in 2022. Sami has spent his entire career in healthcare services, where he has a long track record of leading and founding healthcare organizations that have led meaningful change in their segments. For over thirty years, he has successfully grown businesses in the physician practice and multi-site healthcare markets.

Sami Abbasi

Uri Perry, Vice President of Operations, joined Sun Capital in 2022. Prior to joining Sun Capital, Uri was an operating executive at Tacit Capital where he drove the turn-around and transformation of Hair Cuttery – the largest US privately owned and operated hair salon chain. Prior to Tacit Capital, Uri spent several years as a consultant with EY-Parthenon as part of their M&A group and with Kearney where he focused on cost reduction engagements for fortune 50 companies. Uri received his law degree from Tel Aviv University and his MBA from Rice University.

Uri Perry

Jen Wildroudt, Vice President of ESG, joined Sun Capital in December 2021 and has over 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of ESG programs, focused on ESG risk management, alignment with corporate strategy, credible reporting and ESG diligence.  Prior to joining Sun Capital, Ms. Wildroudt was a Director in Alvarez & Marsal’s ESG practice and a Senior Manager in Ernst & Young’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice, where she coordinated and led ESG strategy engagements for Fortune 500 companies across a range of industries. Ms. Wildroudt earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with a concentration in Environmental Engineering from Miami University. Ms. Wildroudt is also a Certified Professional Environmental Auditor.

Jen Wildroudt

Lindsay Myers, Vice President of Talent, joined Sun Capital in July 2021 and has 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, organizational design and leadership development. Prior to joining Sun Capital, Lindsay was Global Head of Recruiting Strategy and Operations at Periscope By McKinsey®. Prior to McKinsey, Lindsay was a Senior Associate at Spencer Stuart and Heidrick & Struggles. Lindsay practiced law as an investment management attorney at Schulte, Roth & Zabel from 1998 to 2005 in New York.  Lindsay received her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Northwestern University and her JD from Tulane University School of Law.

Lindsay Myers

Dr. Mark Braganza, Managing Director, is a healthcare investor with transatlantic experience over fifteen years investing in multiple investment strategies, structures and sub-sectors. Prior to joining Sun European Partners, Mark was a Partner and founding member of the team at GHO Capital, a European healthcare focussed mid-market private equity business which he joined after 8 years in the healthcare team at TPG, in both San Francisco and London. Prior to TPG Mark worked in the biotechnology sector with Chiron Corporation in California, as a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, and as a Doctor in the National Health Service UK. Mark has degrees in Physiology and Medicine, both from Cambridge University, UK.

Mark Braganza

Susan Clark, Managing Director, joined Sun Capital in 2021. Prior to joining Sun Capital, Susan was General Partner of Portfolio Operations at TCV, a technology growth investment firm. Susan was responsible for standing up the firm’s advisory and operating organization to drive value across the portfolio. Prior to joining TCV, she was Chief of Staff / VP Operations at Vista Equity Partners. Previously Susan held various strategic planning and business process improvement roles across Forcepoint, Dell, IBM and DXC Technology (formerly EDS). Susan received her BS MIS from Kettering University where she had both NASA and GM as co-op sponsors, and received her MBA from Oakland University.

Susan Clark

Kelli Turner, Managing Director and CFO, has nearly 25 years of financial and operational experience.  She most recently was President and Chief Operating Officer at SESAC, Inc., a music rights licensing company owned by Blackstone’s Core Equity Partners fund . She began at SESAC as its Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development.  She was previously President and Chief Financial Officer of RSL Management Corporation and before that Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., a diversified media and merchandising company.

Kelli Turner

Alexander Wyndham, Principal, joined Sun European Partners in 2014, having previously spent 3 years working as an Analyst with Rothschild Investment Banking in London where he focused on M&A in the Industrials and Business Services sectors. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the [University of Oxford](/org/university-of-oxford).

Alexander Wyndham

Jason Fisk is the principal at [Sun Capital Partners](/org/sun-capital-partners). Previously, he was the Associate at [Nomura](/org/nomura).

Jason Fisk

Massimo Vendramini, Vice President, joined Sun European Partners in 2018, having previously worked at [Deutsche Bank](/org/deutsche-bank)’s Corporate Finance division in London, where he focused most recently on the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors. Mr. Vendramini received his Master of Science in Finance from [Bocconi University](/org/bocconi-university) and his Bachelor degree in Banking and Finance from the [University of Udine](/org/university-of-udine).

Massimo Vendramini

Jared Wien, Managing Director, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2005. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Wien served as an Analyst with Lehman Brothers where he evaluated, executed, and managed private equity investments across a variety of industries for Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking Partners. Mr. Wien received a Bachelor of Science in Finance, magna cum laude, from [Georgetown University](/org/georgetown-university).

Jared Wien

Daniel Florian, Managing Director, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2007. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Florian spent five years with PricewaterhouseCoopers, most recently as a Senior Associate in the [Transaction Services](/org/transaction-services) group where he provided financial due diligence and other advisory services for corporate and financial buyers. He started his career in PWC’s audit practice. Mr. Florian received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, from [Suffolk University](/org/suffolk-university).

Daniel Florian

Paul Daccus, Managing Director, has more than 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, specializing in private equity. Prior to joining Sun European Partners* in 2005, Mr. Daccus served as a Director on corporate finance teams at Deloitte and Touche LLP and Arthur Andersen LLC. He received his Bachelor of Accountancy degree, with honors, from Dundee University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the ICA

Paul Daccus

C. Deryl Couch, Managing Director and General Counsel, has been a corporate, securities, and tax attorney since 1987. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2000, Mr. Couch served as a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of an NYSE-listed specialty finance company. From 1987 through 1998, Mr. Couch practiced law with [White & Case](/org/white-case-llp) in New York, and most recently served as a Partner with [Greenberg Traurig](/org/greenberg-traurig-llp) in Florida. Mr. Couch received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from [Furman University](/org/furman-university) and his JD from Cornell Law School.

C. Deryl Couch

Mark Corbidge, Managing Director, joins Sun with over 20 years of experience in European private equity. Prior to joining Sun European Partners* in 2019, Mr. Corbidge served as a Partner at TPG Capital where he was responsible for the industrials group in Europe. Previously Mr. Corbidge was Senior Principal for Direct Private Equity at CPPIB, and Co-Head of Private Equity at Doughty-Hanson. He received his Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Middlesex University and from Groupe ESC Reims, France.

Mark Corbidge

Jeremy Stone, Managing Director, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2005, after working for Duff & Phelps on investment banking transactions, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, fairness and solvency opinions, and business valuations. Mr. Stone graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with honors, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Jeremy Stone

Mark Hajduch, Managing Director & Head of Tax, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2006. He has over 25 years of operational, accounting, and tax experience. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Hajduch was President of Polyform Products Company, a maker and marketer of modeling compounds for the arts and craft industry, and a Partner with Crowe Chizek and Company, an accounting and consulting firm, where he began his business career and specialized in taxation. Mr. Hajduch received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from St. Joseph’s College.

Mark Hajduch

Angela Geffre, CHRO, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in July 2020, and has over 16 years of experience in leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies, focusing on talent management, recruiting, assessment, talent analytics, and leadership development. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Dr. Geffre served as Global Head of Talent at JLL in Chicago, IL. Prior to JLL, Dr. Geffre held various Human Resources positions in the United States and Europe at the [Kellogg Company](/org/kellogg-company) and [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble). Dr. Geffre received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from [Kalamazoo College](/org/kalamazoo-college) and a Master’s of Arts and Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from [Wayne State University](/org/wayne-state-university).

Angela Geffre

Matthew Garff, Managing Director, heads the Los Angeles office for [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital). He has nearly 20 years of experience analyzing and executing leveraged buyouts in a variety of industries. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2001, Mr. Garff worked for [The Carlyle Group](/org/the-carlyle-group) in Washington, DC, as well as with KSL Fairways (KKR affiliate at the time), specializing in acquiring golf courses. Mr. Garff received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the [University of Utah](/org/university-of-utah) and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Chicago.

Matthew Garff

Ryan Scarnecchia, Vice President of Finance, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2013. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Scarnecchia served as a Financial Analyst for [Clarity Diagnostics](/org/clarity-diagnostics). Mr. Scarnecchia received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from [Florida State University](/org/florida-state-university) and a Master of Business Administration from [Florida Atlantic University](/org/florida-atlantic-university).

Ryan Scarnecchia

Jim Morris, Group COO, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2020. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) he led the Building Management Systems division at [Johnson Controls](/org/johnson-controls), a $2.2B global device and technology business. Prior to [Johnson Controls](/org/johnson-controls) he held multiple President and P&L leadership roles at [Western Digital](/org/western-digital), [Seagate](/org/seagate), and [L3Harris](/org/l3harris). Before that he was an Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Chicago and South African offices. Mr. Morris graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, was awarded a Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm, and received his Master of Business Administration from [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university)’s Kellogg School.

Jim Morris

Stephen Cella, Principal, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2012. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), he served as a Research Associate in the Principal Investing Group and an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group of Wells Fargo Securities, where he structured, executed, and invested in high yield credit and corporate financings including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and restructurings. Mr. Cella received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university) and his Master of Business Administration in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Stephen Cella

Nikolaus Hubmann, Principal, joined Sun European Partners* in December 2013, having previously worked as an Analyst with [Deutsche Bank](/org/deutsche-bank)’s Corporate Finance division in London and Frankfurt. Mr. Hubmann received his Diploma in International Business Administration from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Austria and his Bachelor degree in Sinology from Vienna University, Austria.

Nikolaus Hubmann

Melanie Papatestas, Fund Controller, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2007. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Ms. Papatestas held the position of Fund Controller at Monitor Clipper Partners and prior to that she was a Vice President at [Goldman Sachs](/org/goldman-sachs) for the Merchant Banking private equity fund accounting group. Ms. Papatestas began her career as a finance officer in the United States Marine Corps. Ms. Papatestas received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from [Tulane University](/org/tulane-university) and a Master of Business Administration from [Chaminade University of Honolulu](/org/chaminade-university-of-honolulu).

Melanie Papatestas

Ulrich Otto, Group COO, joined Sun European Partners in 2019. Prior to joining Sun European Partners, Mr Otto was an Operating Executive Advisor at Cerberus and had different roles in Portfolio Management for European and African PE Funds. Before this, he has been Senior Manager with [Bain & Company](/org/bain) and with Booz & Company advising PE Funds, industrial and technology companies on strategy, operations and due diligence. Mr Otto received an MBA from [London Business School](/org/london-business-school), UK, and an MSc in Civil Engineering and Economics from TU Braunschweig, Germany.

Ulrich Otto

Steve Low, Vice President, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2018. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), he served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Low received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from [Princeton University](/org/princeton) and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Steve Low

Antony Levinson, Senior Vice President and Corporate Counsel, joined Sun European Partners* in 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Levinson served for six years as an Associate with Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP, a leading City of London law firm where he advised on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and equity capital markets transactions. Mr. Levinson received an LLB degree in Law, with honors, from [Manchester University](/org/manchester-university) and is a solicitor and a Member of the Law Society of England and Wales. He is responsible for advising Sun European Partners* on legal matters.

Antony Levinson

David Kurzweil, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2011. At [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Kurzweil is responsible for global regulatory compliance for [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital)’s investment adviser and private equity fund business. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Kurzweil served as a Senior Vice President and Associate Counsel at Managers Investment Group, LLC in Norwalk, CT. Prior to that, he was a Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, for Lazard Asset Management LLC. Mr. Kurzweil was also an associate at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP from 1999-2003. Mr. Kurzweil received a JD from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the [College of William and Mary](/org/college-of-william-and-mary).

David Kurzweil

Martin Krost, Vice President of Information Technology, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2012. With more than 15 years of experience in information technology and cyber security, Mr. Krost is responsible for driving [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital)’s IT vision by employing strategic initiatives to support the technology requirements of the firm. Prior to joining [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital), Mr. Krost served in a number of roles with Ultimate Software, Peak10 Data Centers, and 1Vault Networks. Mr. Krost received his education from the [University of Johannesburg](/org/university-of-johannesburg), South Africa.

Martin Krost

Rossen Georgiev, Principal, joined [Sun Capital](/org/sun-capital) in 2010, having served as a Financial Analyst in the Restructuring Group of Lazard Frères & Co., where he focused on corporate reorganizations across a variety of industries. Mr. Georgiev received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Rossen Georgiev

The leadership team at Sun Capital Partners has a long history of experience in the field. Many of them have worked at top companies such as McKinsey & Company, PwC, and Lehman Brothers. They also have a wide range of education, from economics to accounting to finance. This team is well-equipped to handle any situation that may come up.

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