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Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) Expands Executive Council

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that it has expanded the PPC Executive Council with the addition of several experienced executive advisors. These leaders, each bringing diverse skill sets and proven operating capabilities in their respective industries, deepen the resources and operational experience PPC offers its family of companies.

Executive leaders joining the PPC Executive Council include:

  • John Cowles, Former Chief Executive Officer, TruGreen
  • Bob Feury, Chief Culture & People Officer, CRH
  • Ken Lochiatto, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Convergint
  • Chris O’Brien, President, Armada Sunset Holdings (appointed CEO, effective January 2026)
  • David White, Former Chief Executive Officer, Border States

PPC’s Executive Council collaborates with the firm’s investment and operating teams, as well as the management teams across the firm’s family of companies, providing strategic counsel and advice regarding long-term strategic direction, value creation initiatives and operational execution. Advisors on the Executive Council bring decades of collective experience across subsectors of focus within PPC’s core sectors of manufacturing products and services.

“Our family of companies benefit immensely from the valuable insights, experiences and connections provided by our executive council members,” said David Gau, President and Head of Operations at PPC. “We look forward to working with them to further strengthen the capabilities and growth opportunities we can provide companies through our differentiated and unique platform.”

“PPC’s Executive Council combines world-class strategic experience and operating expertise to support our companies and extend our firm’s mission to continue the legacies of family, founder and management-owned businesses,” said Tony Pritzker, Co-Founder and CEO at PPC. “Our executive advisors are among the best in their respective industries, and we’re thrilled they are part of the PPC family.”

To read full biographies of the PPC advisors, visit the PPC website: https://www.ppcpartners.com/team

About Pritzker Private Capital (PPC)
Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. PPC builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. PPC is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.

Contacts

Dan Scorpio / Mallory Griffin
H/Advisors Abernathy
(312) 640-3111 / (212) 371-5999
dan.scorpio@h-advisors.global / mallory.griffin@h-advisors.global

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Contacts

Dan Scorpio / Mallory Griffin
H/Advisors Abernathy
(312) 640-3111 / (212) 371-5999
dan.scorpio@h-advisors.global / mallory.griffin@h-advisors.global

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