David Ligon Joins TSG as Managing Director

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm, today announced that David Ligon has joined the firm as Managing Director, Capital Markets. Mr. Ligon will oversee the firm’s Capital Markets function and support the firm in developing and implementing tailored solutions for new and existing partner companies.

“David is a seasoned credit professional who brings both deep relationships in the middle-market space and a strong entrepreneurial track record of helping companies execute their strategic plans, including serving as a trusted advisor to TSG and its partner companies for 25 years,” said Jamie O’Hara, President of TSG. “We are excited to have David on board in this expanded role and confident he will be an invaluable asset to both TSG and our partner companies as we continue to evaluate, invest in and scale them with expanded resources and capabilities.”

Mr. Ligon added, “TSG is a clear, global leader in consumer-focused investing dedicated to delivering value to its innovative partner companies. I am thrilled to join this growth-oriented firm and collaborate with its partner companies to build on their strong momentum through creative financing solutions.”

Mr. Ligon joins TSG with nearly 40 years of leadership experience in the banking industry, supporting growing middle-market companies across the U.S. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Capital Markets Head for EastWest Bank, where he led the bank’s sponsored lending group. Previously, Mr. Ligon served in senior leadership positions in leveraged finance at OneWest Bank, US Bank, Emporia Capital, and Union Bank after starting his career at Wells Fargo Bank.

Mr. Ligon is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and a Director on the Board of Pilot Chemical Corporation, a privately-held global specialty chemical manufacturer. He received a B.A. degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin.

About TSG Consumer Partners

TSG Consumer Partners, LP is a leading private equity firm with approximately $20 billion in assets under management that partners with founders and management teams to build and accelerate growth for best-in-class consumer-facing businesses. Since its founding in 1986, TSG has been an active investor in the consumer industry. Representative past and present partner companies include Canyon Bicycles, Duckhorn, Dutch Bros, e.l.f. Cosmetics, IT Cosmetics, Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers, Mavis Tires, Planet Fitness, popchips, Power Stop, Radiance Holdings, REVOLVE, Revolut, Robinhood, Rough Country, Smashbox, Super Star Car Wash, Stumptown, The Wrench Group, Thrive Pet Healthcare, and Vitaminwater. For more information, visit tsgconsumer.com.