CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pritzker Private Capital, a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Manny Perez de la Mesa has joined the Pritzker Advisory Board. Mr. Perez de la Mesa, who formerly served as Chief Executive Officer of POOLCORP, brings more than 40 years of business management experience to the Pritzker Advisory Board.
An accomplished executive, Mr. Perez de la Mesa has held several Director seats on the Boards of companies across multiple industries, as well as the Board of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, where he served as Chairman. He is currently Vice Chairman of POOLCORP, where he served as Chief Executive Officer from 2001 until his retirement in 2018. Under his leadership, POOLCORP grew into the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and related equipment. Earlier in his career, Mr. Perez de la Mesa also held a number of financial and managerial positions at Watsco, Fresh Del Monte Produce, IBM and Sea-Land Services, bolstering his well-rounded management experience.
“Manny is an excellent addition to the Pritzker Advisory Board, and we are excited to welcome him to the PPC family,” said Tony Pritzker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PPC and Chair of the Pritzker Advisory Board. “Manny’s unique experience, growth mindset and history of value creation will help us continue to guide our companies in long-term growth. I’m confident that he will be a strong addition to the Pritzker Advisory Board.”
“Manny is a recognized leader in the distribution industry with a proven track record of fostering growth and success,” said Anthony Cardona, Principal at PPC. “His deep expertise and strong relationships across the sector will help us continue to identify exciting new partnership opportunities to expand, support and strengthen PPC’s family of companies.”
“I am delighted to join the PPC family alongside my colleagues on the Pritzker Advisory Board,” said Mr. Perez de la Mesa. “I know and admire PPC’s family-driven philosophy, culture and values. PPC’s differentiated capital base and flexible investment horizon are closely aligned with my approach of helping build businesses to realize long-term success. I look forward to working alongside the team and the firm’s strong family of companies.”
The Pritzker Advisory Board is a group of strategic and operational executives with diverse skill sets and experience leading global organizations. Advisory Board members provide insights to PPC regarding potential investment opportunities and strengthen PPC’s partnerships with management teams by providing strategic advice and counsel.
In addition to Tony Pritzker as Chairman, members of the Pritzker Advisory Board include the following business leaders:
- Dale Tremblay (Vice Chairman); Chairman & Former Chief Executive Officer, C.H. Guenther & Son
- Ruby Chandy; Former President – Industrial Division, Pall Corp.
- Michael Lamach; Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Trane Technologies & Ingersoll Rand
- Stephen Newlin; Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Univar Solutions & PolyOne Corp.
- Doug Ray Oberhelman; Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Caterpillar Inc.
- David Steiner; Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Waste Management, Inc.
About Pritzker Private Capital
Pritzker Private Capital 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. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.