Stellex Capital Brings on Russell Jenkins as Operating Partner

New role will enhance portfolio company operational experience, growth opportunities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a middle-market focused private equity firm with more than $5 billion in assets under management, today announced the appointment of Russell Jenkins as Commercial Excellence Operating Partner. In this new role, Mr. Jenkins will focus on acquisition diligence and portfolio operational improvement.

“As more middle-market companies seek high-caliber partners to facilitate their prospective growth and development, we are pleased to welcome an experienced portfolio company expert like Russell to our team of Operating Partners,” said Jason LaDuke, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Operations at Stellex. “We expect Russell’s extensive work with portfolio companies, including management, consulting and marketing through periods of expansion and change, will bring enhanced capabilities and will further improve the experience of Stellex’s investment partners.”

Mr. Jenkins brings nearly two decades of experience in pricing, analysis and operational diligence to the Stellex team, most recently serving as Managing Partner at Maple Street Advisors and Investor Group Services, where he consulted on portfolio improvement for private equity-backed companies. He previously served on the portfolio operations team for TPG Capital and has held multiple leadership roles working across private equity and portfolio company improvement.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to shape the portfolio company onboarding and operational experience at Stellex,” said Mr. Jenkins. “Middle-market companies across the sectors that Stellex works with – including aerospace, industrial, logistics, manufacturing, and transportation – often sit at inflection points with growth and efficiency, and Stellex has a track record of improving these organizations. I look forward to working with Stellex and its portfolio companies in an effort to deliver innovative, meaningful value and progress.”

Mr. Jenkins received his Bachelor of Science from the University of North Texas in Economics and Environment Engineering and a Master of Finance from Tulane University.

About Stellex Capital Management LLC
With offices in New York, London, Pittsburgh and Detroit, Stellex Capital is a private equity firm with over $5 billion in AUM. Stellex seeks to identify and deploy capital in opportunities that stand to benefit from its operationally focused and hands-on approach to investing. Portfolio companies are supported by Stellex’s industry knowledge, operating capabilities, network of senior executives, strategic insights, and access to capital. Sectors of particular focus include aerospace, defense & government services, transportation & logistics, manufacturing, real economy & business services, food processing and tech-enabled services. Additional information may be found at www.stellexcapital.com.