Compass Diversified Appoints Katie Melzer as Managing Director and Head of Business Development
September 14 2020 - 8:00AM
Compass Diversified Holdings, doing business as Compass Diversified
(NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle
market businesses, today announced the appointment of Katie Melzer
as Managing Director and Head of Business Development. Ms. Melzer
will work closely with CODI’s investment team to develop and
maintain relationships with intermediaries across the country and
work with CODI’s existing subsidiaries to foster growth through
opportunistic acquisitions.
Prior to joining CODI, Ms. Melzer spent more than 15 years at
Robert W. Baird & Co. (“Baird”), most recently serving as a
Director in the Consumer Investment Banking group. In this role,
she worked with private equity firms and multinational companies on
sell-side, buy-side and financing transactions, gaining significant
cross-border transaction experience having worked in Baird’s London
and Asia offices. Notable transactions include OGIO International’s
sale to Calloway Golf Company, ENVE Composites’ sale to Amer Sports
Corporation, Fox Head’s sale to Altamont Capital Partners, and
Helly Hansen’s sale to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. In 2016,
Ms. Melzer was named to Sporting Goods Business Magazine’s “40
Under 40” list, which features industry leaders who are making a
significant impact and contribution to the active lifestyle
industry. She received an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of
Management and a B.A. in Organizational Management from the
University of Michigan.
“Katie brings a wealth of skills and experience in senior roles,
and we are pleased to welcome her to CODI’s growing team,” said
Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. “Leveraging our patient and
disciplined investment approach and significant balance sheet
strength, we are poised to execute on compelling opportunities in
this dislocated market and are keenly focused on growing CODI’s
leading businesses through opportunistic acquisitions. With a
proven track record, significant M&A execution expertise, and
deep industry relationships, I am confident that Katie is the right
person to lead our business development initiatives.”
“I am excited to join CODI at a time when the Company’s
permanent capital structure continues to differentiate them from
other traditional private equity investors,” said Ms. Melzer. “I
look forward to working closely with the Company’s seasoned
investment team as we partner with CODI’s subsidiaries across the
branded consumer and niche industrial sectors to drive strategic
long-term growth and maximize value for all stakeholders.”
About Compass Diversified (“CODI”)
CODI owns and manages a diverse family of established North
American middle market businesses. Each of its current subsidiaries
is a leader in its niche market.
CODI maintains controlling ownership interests in each of its
subsidiaries in order to maximize its ability to impact long-term
cash flow generation and value. The Company provides both debt and
equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their
financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows
generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of
the Company and to make cash distributions to its shareholders.
Our nine majority-owned subsidiaries are engaged in the
following lines of business:
- The design and marketing of purpose-built technical apparel and
gear serving a wide range of global customers (5.11);
- The manufacture of quick-turn, small-run and production rigid
printed circuit boards (Advanced Circuits);
- The manufacture of engineered magnetic solutions for a wide
range of specialty applications and end-markets (Arnold Magnetic
Technologies);
- The design and marketing of wearable baby carriers, strollers
and related products (Ergobaby);
- The design and manufacture of custom molded protective foam
solutions and OE components (Foam Fabricators);
- The design and manufacture of premium home and gun safes
(Liberty Safe);
- The design and manufacture of baseball and softball equipment
and apparel (Marucci Sports);
- The manufacture and marketing of portable food warming systems,
creative indoor and outdoor lighting, and home fragrance solutions
for the foodservice industry and consumer markets (Sterno);
and
- The design, manufacture and marketing of airguns, archery
products, optics and related accessories (Velocity Outdoor).
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