L Catterton

Chu is the Executive Chairman of L Catterton, which he co-founded in 1989 and has co-led since 2003. Before founding the firm, he held senior financial management roles at The First Pacific Company, a Hong Kong publicly listed investment and management company, which he joined in 1983. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and Economics from Bates College.

Alice Raksin is a Managing Director at L Catterton, having previously served as a Vice President at the firm. Before L Catterton, she worked in investment banking within the Global Consumer Group at Deutsche Bank. She holds a B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A., both from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew C. Taub is a Managing Partner at L Catterton, where he focuses on the firm's Buyout fund and has worked since 1996. Over nearly three decades in private equity, he has led more than a dozen investments, with expertise across the restaurant, pet, food, and marketing services industries. Earlier in his career he led the turnaround of Gold Coast Beverage Distributors and worked at Coopers & Lybrand's corporate finance group and in mergers and acquisitions at Dean Witter. He holds a B.A. in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Anthony Marino is a Managing Partner at L Catterton. He previously spent about a decade at the digital resale marketplace ThredUP (NASDAQ: TDUP), serving as President and overseeing commercial functions including marketing, product, brand, engineering, merchandising, and data science. Earlier he founded and led Virgin Hotels Group as CEO and was a Managing Partner at the Virgin Group, began his career at Bellcore (now Ericsson), and was a Principal at Venrock; he holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Avik Pramanik is a Partner at L Catterton working on the firm's Buyout fund. He previously served as Director of Strategic Development at haircare company Alterna, worked in growth equity and buyouts at TSG Consumer Partners, and began his career at Goldman Sachs in the Principal Investment Area and the Investment Banking Division's Consumer Products and Retail group. He holds a BSBA in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University.

Benjamin D. Wolf is a Managing Director on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. He previously served as a Senior Vice President at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., working on its international wealth management business and advising family office clients, and earlier held roles at BTG Pactual in Santiago, Chile, and practiced corporate finance and private equity law at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. He holds a BA from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Bhavan Shah is a Managing Director on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where he focuses on technology, with more than 20 years of experience across technology strategy, solution architecture, and product development. He previously held Chief Technology Officer roles at Anystream, Grab Networks, Cauldron Solutions, Wavexpress, and Town Wizard, and earlier worked at the Indian Space Research Organization, Intel, Toshiba, and Salzinger LLC. He holds a BS in Engineering from Gujarat University and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona.

Cara Hoy is a Managing Director at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as a consultant at Bain & Company and as an associate at the private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, with earlier experience at LinkedIn, The Blackstone Group, and Lehman Brothers. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and has passed all three levels of the CFA Program.

Chetan Naik is a Managing Director at L Catterton with close to two decades of experience spanning private equity, venture growth, and investment banking. He previously served as President and Senior Fund Manager at 360 ONE Asset, where he led its Consumer and Technology Fund, and earlier was a Vice President at TVS Capital Funds. His investing work focuses on consumer and consumer technology sectors, and he holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Indore and a bachelor's in mechanical engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Pune.

Chris Roberts is a Partner at L Catterton working on the Growth fund. Before joining the firm, he was Chief Operating Officer at custom accessories brand Laudi Vidni and worked at growth equity firm JH Partners, including an operational role at Australian skin care brand Jurlique; he began his career in the Leveraged Finance and Growth Capital Group at UBS Investment Bank. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Christoph Lueneburger is the Talent Managing Partner at L Catterton Portfolio Operations. He previously was a Managing Director at TowerBrook Capital Partners, where he led portfolio talent strategy, directed investment activities in German-speaking Europe, and opened the Frankfurt office. Earlier he was a Partner at Egon Zehnder, where he led the global Private Equity Practice and founded the firm's Sustainability Practice; he holds degrees from Purdue University and an MBA from INSEAD.

Courtney Nelson is a Managing Director at L Catterton. She previously invested at Coefficient Capital, a consumer-focused growth equity fund, where she worked on tech-enabled consumer brands leveraging media, community, and technology, and earlier was an Associate at BDMI, the venture arm of Bertelsmann. She began her career at Greenhill & Co. covering consumer and retail in Mergers and Acquisitions, and holds a BCom in Finance from McGill University.

David Gester is Partner and Chief Development Officer of L Catterton Real Estate, having joined LVMH's DFS as Director of Store Development and later L Real Estate in 2006. A licensed architect with a background in retail real estate, he previously led international projects for The Mills Corporation and was a Partner and Vice-President at retail design firm RTKL, in addition to work at Skidmore Owings & Merrill and Kohn Pedersen Fox. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame and a degree from South Bank Polytechnic in London.

Delwin Olivan is a Managing Director on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where he focuses on AI and Data Products. He previously served as Head of Product at Amazon Web Services for Amazon Elastic File System, and earlier was an Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase and an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. He holds an AB in Physics, an MS in Finance, and a PhD in Financial Economics from Princeton University.

Dennis Ever is a Managing Partner at L Catterton who focuses on strategic growth and leads the firm's Capital Solutions group as Global Head. Since joining the firm more than a decade ago, he has helped raise over $30 billion of capital across its platform. He previously spent 11 years at AlpInvest Partners, where he helped build the U.S. co-investment business and worked on co-investment, mezzanine, and secondary transactions, and earlier held roles at Walker Digital and CIBC World Markets. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dirk Donath is a Managing Partner at L Catterton focused on Latin America. He previously held senior roles at Eton Park Capital Management, where he oversaw private equity and illiquid investments in emerging markets, and was a founding partner and Managing Director of Pegasus Capital. Earlier he was a Partner at McKinsey & Company leading its Latin American consumer goods, retail, and corporate finance practices, and he founded FarmaCity, a retail pharmacy chain in Argentina, serving as its Chairman. He holds a BA in Economics from Yale University, studied international relations at Oxford, and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Eric Donado is a Managing Director for A.I. Investments at L Catterton, where he works on sourcing and executing artificial intelligence-driven investment opportunities within the consumer sector. Before joining the firm, he served as a Director of M&A at IAC and was a Senior Associate at Apax Digital, and earlier worked as Chief of Staff at the menswear ecommerce company Bonobos prior to its acquisition by Walmart. He began his career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan and holds an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University.

Evan Einstein is a Partner at L Catterton working on the firm's Growth fund. He previously worked in investment banking within the Global Consumer Products & Retail Group at UBS Investment Bank. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.

Farah Khan is a Managing Partner at L Catterton focused on Latin America, having begun at the firm working on North American growth equity and buyout investments. She previously worked as a Vice President at Sandler Capital Management, at Apax Partners on retail and consumer private equity, and in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Howard Steyn is a Partner at L Catterton working on the Middle Market fund, and previously led the firm's global investment initiatives across geographies. Before L Catterton, he spent eight years as a Principal in Bain Capital's venture capital and growth equity funds, working on deals ranging from early-stage investments to leveraged buyouts, and earlier worked at McKinsey & Company. He holds an AB in Social Studies from Harvard College and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

James Wallington is a Managing Director on L Catterton's Capital Solutions team, where he leads capital formation efforts across Europe. He previously held senior roles at CVC Capital Partners covering UK and European investors, built the global private credit platform at Barings, and held investment roles at Partners Group in Zug, Switzerland. He holds a master's degree in International Management and a first-class undergraduate degree, both from King's College London.

Javier Molto is a Managing Director at L Catterton focused on Latin America. He previously worked as an Associate at Aimara Capital, a Latin America-focused private equity fund, as an emerging markets equity research analyst at Bloomberg, and as an industrial engineer at Kuehne + Nagel. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and an MBA from the University of North Carolina, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Jay Chua is a Managing Director on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where he works on artificial intelligence and data science. He previously was Head of Data Science and Engineering at Brex, a Director at Merrill Lynch leading data science strategy, Director of Advanced Analytics at FINRA, and an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, with earlier work in structured equity derivatives at Société Générale. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MEng in Financial Engineering from Cornell University.

Managing Partner at L Catterton and former CMO of Shopify and Shutterstock; serves as an anchor LP of Mu Ventures.

Jennifer Reid is a Partner in the Flagship Fund at L Catterton. She previously served as a Managing Director in the Consumer & Retail Investment Banking Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, advising on M&A transactions and raising debt and equity capital, and earlier worked in consumer and retail investment banking at Jefferies and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. She holds a B.S. in Finance, a Master of Science in Finance, and an MBA from the University of Alabama.

Jeremy Sanders is an Operating Partner at L Catterton Europe with operating experience leading private equity-backed businesses in the hospitality, pet, and travel sectors. He co-founded a London quick service restaurant chain that was sold to Azzurri Group in 2017, and earlier worked at Bain & Company in London and South Africa. He holds a BSc in Social Policy and Sociology from the London School of Economics and an MBA from INSEAD.

Jillian Gilloran is a Managing Director on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where she focuses on Talent. She previously served as a Principal at Heidrick & Struggles in their Consumer Markets practice, leading leadership searches for executive roles at growth-stage, private equity-backed, and legacy consumer brands, and earlier was a Principal at Rich Talent Group. She holds a master's degree in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Jimmy Jin is a Managing Director at L Catterton Asia, where he focuses on investments in the Southeast Asia and Greater China regions. Before joining the firm, he worked in investment banking in the Consumer & Retail Group at J.P. Morgan and in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Morgan Stanley, and began his career as a management consultant at A.T. Kearney in Shanghai. He holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Jimmy Simmons is a Managing Director for Portfolio Management and Finance at L Catterton, where he acts as the finance partner to fund leadership on performance, reporting, and capital matters and leads portfolio reviews. He has worked at the firm for over 20 years across finance, accounting, valuation, and operations, most recently as Director of Finance & Operations, Europe and Head of ESG Policy and Measurement in Paris, and previously as Head of Business Intelligence. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics from Pace University and completed the Harvard Business Analytics Program.

Jonathan H. Owsley is a Managing Partner at L Catterton working on the firm's Growth fund. He previously consulted at The Parthenon Group in Boston, advising private equity portfolio companies on strategy and operational improvements, and earlier worked as a corporate attorney at Hale and Dorr LLP handling private financings, M&A, and IPOs. He holds a BA in Political Science from Middlebury College and a JD from Cornell Law School.

Juan Diego Carrillo is a Managing Director at L Catterton focused on Latin America. He was previously an investment banker at Morgan Stanley working on M&A, leveraged buyouts, and debt and equity financing for Latin American companies, and spent six years at the private equity firm Enfoca covering consumer & retail, healthcare, media, and industrial sectors. He holds a B.S. in Economics and Finance from Universidad del Pacifico and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.

Kaia Simmons is a Managing Director at L Catterton, where she works on the Middle Market fund. She previously invested at Stripes, concentrating on consumer sectors including health & wellness, beauty & personal care, and pet, and took an interim operating role at a portfolio company in the CPG space. She earned a degree in Human Biology and a master's in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, along with an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Kevin Kingman is a Managing Partner and Global Director of Consumer Insights at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he served as Head of Strategy at Melissa & Doug, a specialty toy and educational products company, and previously spent eight years as a Senior Principal at the Parthenon Group (now Parthenon-EY), where he worked on strategic due diligence and growth strategy across consumer products, retail, and restaurants. He holds a BA from Williams College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Liz Gordon is a Managing Director at L Catterton, which she previously joined as an Associate. Before that she was Senior CRM Marketing Manager at Sweaty Betty and worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Barclays in investment banking. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Feola is a Managing Partner at L Catterton Europe with over 25 years of experience in the global luxury and consumer retail sector. He was previously Senior Managing Director, Europe and Joint Head of Consumer at Temasek, where he led European investments, and earlier served as President of Value Retail, an operator of luxury outlet centers. He spent 21 years at Procter & Gamble, including roles as Head of Global M&A for Beauty and Head of Global Luxury Brands, and holds a B.A. from the University of Messina and an M.B.A. from Bocconi University.

Marc Magliacano is a Managing Partner at L Catterton, where he works on the Buyout fund. He previously spent eight years as a Principal at North Castle Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, where he originated and executed investments in consumer healthcare, nutrition and wellness, and fitness. Earlier in his career he worked at NMS Capital and in the Leveraged Finance group of NationsBanc Capital Markets, and he holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Marzak Li is a Managing Director at L Catterton Asia, where he heads the RMB Fund. Before joining the firm, he served as Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Guoli Minsheng Group, and earlier held roles as Chief Strategy Officer at Boqii Group, Director at Top Education Group, and Founder and CEO of ParcelCube Inc. He holds a Master's in Engineering from Stanford University.

Matt Lischick is a Partner at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked in the Consumer Products & Retail Investment Banking Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Matt Nugent is a Partner at L Catterton working on the Middle Market fund. He previously worked as an investment professional at Freeman Spogli & Co. and as an Associate at Golden Gate Capital, and began his career as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Michael Chae is a Partner on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Singapore. He previously worked as a Principal in Client Relations at IFC Asset Management Company, focusing on fundraising and investor engagement across alternative asset classes in Asia-Pacific, and held roles in alternative investments at PineBridge Investments as well as prior positions at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, and Chase Manhattan Bank. He holds a BA in Economics and Japanese from the University of Rochester.

Michael J. Farello is a Managing Partner at L Catterton, focused on the firm's Middle Market fund, and has worked in the consumer sector since the late 1980s as a consultant, executive, and investor. Before joining L Catterton in 2006, he held executive roles at Dell, including leading consumer marketing and the company's e-business, and spent 12 years at McKinsey & Company, where he was a Partner serving retail, hospitality, media, entertainment, and consumer clients. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Miray Topay joined L Catterton as a Partner in 2024, based in London. Before that she spent 15 years at Bain Capital across North America and Europe, serving most recently as a Partner and a leader of the European consumer sector team, and earlier worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company in New York advising CPG and financial services clients. She holds a degree from Harvard University (magna cum laude) and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was a Baker Scholar and Ford Scholar.

Nicolas Desbois serves as Partner and Group CFO for L Catterton Europe and L Catterton Real Estate. He started his career in 1991 as a consultant at Arthur Andersen and joined LVMH in 1996, where he held finance leadership roles including CFO and Deputy Managing Director of the DI Group – La Tribune, and later Managing Director of Les Echos. He holds a Master of Science and Engineering from Ecole des Mines Paris Tech.

Peter Chang is a Managing Partner at L Catterton and Co-Head of Private Credit, with more than 22 years of experience in private credit and leveraged finance. He previously spent nearly 20 years at Oaktree Capital Management, most recently as a Co-Portfolio Manager and Managing Director in the U.S. Private Debt / Direct Lending Group, and began his career in the Syndicated & Leveraged Finance Group at JPMorgan Securities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.

Phil Wood is a Partner and Head of Capital Markets at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he spent 10 years at Goldman Sachs as a Vice President in the Leveraged Finance department, covering the media and telecom sectors. He holds an AB in Philosophy from Brown University.

Rajan Shah is a Partner at L Catterton. He previously served as a Principal at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, where he worked on global consumer and healthcare services opportunities across the firm's Toronto and Hong Kong offices, and earlier held roles at Imperial Capital and PwC's corporate finance group. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance and a Master of Accounting from the University of Waterloo and is a Chartered Accountant in Canada.

Ramiro Lauzan is a Managing Partner at L Catterton and leads its Miami office with a focus on Latin America. He has over 15 years of experience in private equity and principal investing across consumer categories including food & beverage, financial services, travel & leisure, and pharmaceuticals, and previously spent more than eight years at McKinsey & Company, with earlier roles at Lehman Brothers and L.I.D. Group. He holds a Business Economics degree from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Ryan Drumm is a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in the U.S. He was previously a Partner at American Industrial Partners, where he led fundraising and investor relations and served on the firm's ESG team, and earlier held investor relations and marketing roles at TJC LP, Marathon Asset Management, Cadogan Management, and Robeco Investment Management. He holds a BA in History from Colgate University.

Ryan Morris is the Managing Director and Global Controller at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he spent 13 years at RBS (formerly Greenwich Capital) in finance leadership roles covering financial reporting, accounting policy, business partnering, and regulatory capital reporting, and earlier worked as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Lehigh University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Ryan Phillips is a Managing Director on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, where he focuses on credit strategies. He previously served as a Managing Director and Head of the East Region in the Global Client Solutions Group at Ares Management, leading fundraising and business development across credit, private equity, and real estate. Earlier roles included capital introductions at BNP Paribas and investment management positions at Nexar Capital (now UBP Asset Management), Ermitage Group, and Tremont Capital. He holds a BS in Finance from Providence College.

Ryuhei Yamaguchi is a Managing Director at L Catterton Asia, based in Tokyo. Before joining the firm, he spent over a decade as a Director at Sunrise Capital, a Japan-focused mid-cap fund under CLSA Capital Partners, where he worked on leveraged buyout deals in consumer lifestyle and ecommerce, with experience in deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio company management, including a role as interim CEO. He began his career at Citigroup Global Markets in the Merger & Acquisition Group and holds a Bachelor of Science from Warwick University.

Scott Chen is a Managing Partner at L Catterton who oversees the firm's Asia platform, including its Pan-Asia and country-focused fund strategies, and is the incoming Responsible Officer for the firm's Hong Kong entity. Before joining in 2020, he spent nearly 20 years at TPG investing in consumer and healthcare across Asia Pacific, serving as a partner and managing director and leading investments in Greater China. Earlier, he worked in the Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Lehman Brothers in New York, and he holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Colorado.

Shahab Rashid is a Managing Partner and Co-Head of Private Credit at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he co-founded and helped build the Private Credit Group at Adams Street Partners, and earlier served as a Managing Director in the U.S. Private Credit/Direct Lending Group at Oaktree Capital Management, after beginning his career on the Leveraged Finance Team at Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup. He holds a BS in Economics with a concentration in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Taku Yamaumi is a Partner at L Catterton Real Estate, leading the firm's activities primarily in Japan, and has 25 years of real estate investment and development experience. He joined Groupe Arnault/LVMH and later L Real Estate in 2006, and previously worked on acquisitions at LaSalle Investment Management and spent over a decade at Japanese developer Tokyo Tatemono structuring investments in mixed-use, residential, and retail projects. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law from Keio University and is licensed as a Real Estate Consultant and Broker in Japan.

Tehmina Haider is a Partner at L Catterton working on the Growth Fund, which she rejoined in 2023. She previously served as Chief Growth Officer of Harry's Inc., where she worked on incubating and acquiring brands and overseeing their operations, and earlier was a Principal in L Catterton's Growth Fund covering beauty, personal care, apparel, and pet. Her prior roles include investor at Castanea Partners, a position on the Strategy and New Business Development team at Estée Lauder, and management consulting at Bain & Company; she holds a degree in economics and philosophy from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Tian Ai is a Managing Director at L Catterton Asia, based in Beijing. Before joining the firm, he worked for over a decade on The Carlyle Group's Asia team on consumer investments spanning growth equity, leveraged buyouts, and co-investments with sister funds, and earlier served on TPG Capital's Asia Buyout team. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in Beijing and Hong Kong and holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics-Economics from Wesleyan University.

Tobias Klaiber is a Managing Director at L Catterton Europe, based in Milan, with a background in private equity and operating leadership. He previously served as a Senior Managing Director and Operating Partner at Aurelius Group, where he led consumer sector investments, sat on the transformation board, and took on CEO roles at portfolio companies. Earlier he held various C-suite positions and worked as an Engagement Manager in strategy consulting across the US and Europe.

Shimizu is a Managing Partner leading L Catterton's Japan team in Tokyo, which he joined in 2017. He previously worked at Japan-focused buyout funds Sunrise Capital as a Director and Rising Japan Equity as a Principal, focusing on mid-cap buyout deals in the consumer sector, and earlier held roles in the marketing finance division of BAT Japan and as an auditor at Deloitte. He holds a Chartered Accountant qualification, a dual Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)/Commerce degree from the University of Queensland, and completed the Advanced Management Program at Columbia Business School.

Vikram Kumaraswamy is a Partner at L Catterton and the firm's Head of India, joining in 2025. He previously spent around 27 years at the Unilever PLC Group, most recently as Global Head of Corporate Development and Treasury, where he oversaw strategic capital allocation, portfolio development, and deal sourcing and execution, and earlier held strategic, financial, and operational roles across multiple business segments and geographies. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Vincent Guiziou is a Partner at L Catterton Real Estate in Paris, working across both acquisitions and asset management. He previously spent three years as an associate at Deutsche Bank / RREEF in London focused on origination, underwriting, execution and asset management of equity and financing opportunities in Europe, and earlier worked at Société Générale's real estate structured finance division in London, as well as at Accor and Milestone Capital in Paris. He holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School.

Shena Willis is a Managing Director at L Catterton. She was previously a Principal at Bain Capital, working across the consumer and technology sectors, and earlier worked in the Principal Investors & Private Equity practice at the Boston Consulting Group in London. She holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in History and Politics from the University of Warwick.

Alex Kubo is a Principal on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where he uses data-driven approaches to help consumer businesses scale their digital, marketing, and growth operations. He previously led e-commerce and growth marketing at the direct-to-consumer furniture brand Burrow, and held growth and operating roles at Figure 1 Beauty and Andela, after beginning his career in engineering and construction projects at ExxonMobil. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Alex Leach is a Director of Engineering at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked in information technology with a focus on technical solutions and engineering. He holds a B.S. in Information Technology from the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Andres Gonzalez is a Principal at L Catterton. He previously worked at Altra Investments, a middle-market private equity firm focused on Latin America, where he was involved in transactions across consumer and retail, business services, industrials, and energy. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad de Los Andes and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dale Kim is a Principal of Consumer Insights at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he spent seven years at McKinsey & Company in London and New York, rising to Associate Partner, where he advised private equity funds on commercial due diligence for consumer and retail companies and conducted category research. He holds a BA from New York University's Stern School of Business and an MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.

David Dong is a Principal at L Catterton Asia, where he works on investments in the Greater China region. He previously was an Associate at Affinity Equity Partners in Beijing covering consumer and B2B services deals, and before that an Investment Banking Analyst on J.P. Morgan's China Consumer & Retail team in Hong Kong. He holds a Master of Finance from MIT Sloan and a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo.

Elia Besana is a Principal at L Catterton. He previously spent three years at the private equity firm Investindustrial in Switzerland and three years at Crédit Agricole CIB in Milan as an Associate on the Structured Finance team, after beginning his career in Capital Markets at Citigroup in 2015. He holds an MSc and a BSc in Finance from Bocconi University.

Elizabeth Wells is a Principal at L Catterton working on the Middle Market fund. She was previously an Investment Director at SoftBank Investment Advisers, overseeing growth equity investments for the SoftBank Vision Funds across European consumer, software, and health tech companies, and earlier worked as a manager at PwC's London consulting practice. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from University College London and is a CFA Charterholder.

Erica Richey Fontes is a Principal on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where she works on revenue growth through full-funnel marketing, marketing measurement, segmentation, positioning, and e-commerce operations. She previously held marketing leadership roles at direct-to-consumer brands including ThirdLove, Minted, and Snowe Home, and led the digital transformation of Seabourn Cruise Lines. She began her career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company in retail and the Apparel, Fashion & Luxury practice, and holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from Harvard College.

Fatima Porras Olalla is a Principal at L Catterton. She was previously a Principal at Bain Capital, where she worked across healthcare, services, and technology, and earlier served as an investment banking associate in Goldman Sachs's TMT group in New York and London, after starting her career as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company in Madrid. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICAI).

Frank Albano is a Director and Treasurer at L Catterton, where he oversees Treasury functions including cash and liquidity management, bank relationships, foreign exchange, and custody for the firm and its funds. He holds a B.A. in Finance from Manhattanville College.

Joe Scala is a Principal at L Catterton working on private credit. He previously was a Director at Invesco handling sponsor-backed, middle-market direct lending, and held investment roles across the capital structure at Blue Torch Capital, Garrison Investment Group, LStar Capital, and Crestline Investors. He holds a BA in Economics from Amherst College and an MBA from Seton Hall University.

John Gallotta is a Principal at L Catterton. He previously was a Principal at Paine Schwartz Partners, where he worked on food and agribusiness investments, and before that was at KPMG, LLP in the Financial Due Diligence group within Transaction Services and in the Banking & Capital Markets Audit practice. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Boston College.

Juan Pablo Ortiz is a Regional Executive Director at L Catterton covering the Andean Region of Latin America, with a background in private equity, entrepreneurship, and management consulting. He founded companies including Wompi, an online payments platform acquired by Bancolombia, and Rurall, an AI-driven B2B agtech company, and spent seven years at Southern Cross Group leading investments in retail, logistics, IT services, and industrials. Earlier he was CEO of Aportes en Línea, a Grupo Aval payments company, and worked at Procter & Gamble and McKinsey & Company; he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Katie Matarazzo is Director and Head of FP&A at L Catterton, which she joined in 2018, having previously served in its Business Intelligence group. Before that she was a Vice President in the Valuation & Strategic Analysis group at Providence Equity Partners and started her career at Prudential Capital Group underwriting middle market private placements. She holds an MBA and a BS in Finance and Operations from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and is a CFA charterholder.

Daberko is a Principal on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, focusing on Network Development. Before joining the firm, she led Revenue and Partnerships at the payments technology platform Orum.io and worked as a consultant to consumer brands including SoulCycle and S'well Bottle. Earlier she held leadership roles at LearnVest (acquired by Northwestern Mutual) and worked in business development at AOL, and began her career at the Robin Hood Foundation; she holds a BA from Yale University and an MBA from NYU Stern.

Mahmoud Rasheed is a Director on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Kuwait. He previously worked at Wafra, a U.S.-based investment firm owned by the Public Pension of Kuwait, where he helped found Capital Constellation and establish Wafra's Kuwait office. Earlier in his career he managed global fund portfolios at the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and worked at Dhaman on government-backed trade insurance. He holds a BS from NYU Stern School of Business.

Masashi Ito is a Principal at L Catterton Real Estate, which he joined in January 2016, where he handles asset management and deal underwriting in Japan. Before this, he spent eight years at GE Capital Real Estate as Portfolio Leader in the Asset Management division. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Design (architecture) with a minor in Psychology and Graphic Design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Matt Jackson is a Principal on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where he focuses on talent. He previously was a Vice President at Alpine Investors, led talent acquisition at Onex, worked as an executive search consultant at Spencer Stuart, and began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree from the University of Cambridge.

Matt Johnson is a Director at L Catterton, leading the firm's Global Business Intelligence group. He oversees the valuation process across the firm's nine investment strategies, as well as portfolio company data management and firmwide reporting and analytics. He holds a B.S. in Finance and an M.B.A. from Providence College.

Matt Skai is a Principal on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where he focuses on optimizing customer journeys from brand awareness to retention to support revenue growth. Before L Catterton, he led growth initiatives at Equinox, TIDAL, and Tilting Point, and has advised direct-to-consumer and consumer-facing businesses. He holds degrees in Marketing and Management & Global Business from Rutgers Business School.

Melissa You is a Principal at L Catterton Asia, where she focuses on the China markets and has more than nine years of experience in finance and corporate advisory. She previously worked as a Senior Associate in the investment banking division of Citi Group in Hong Kong, advising companies on China-related mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and IPOs. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree from Tongji University.

Mohammad Adeel is a Principal with L Catterton Portfolio Operations, where he works on supply chain and operations improvements. He previously held roles as a Lead Client Partner at the SaaS company Celonis, a Senior Manager in Deloitte's Supply Chain practice, and a Radar Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin. He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business, an MS in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Temple University.

Peter Löhken is Regional Executive Director for Brazil and Latin America at L Catterton. He previously managed private equity investments for Janos, the family office of Natura's founders, and held executive roles at Promon, including leading Promon Ventures (2000–2003), which invested in internet start-ups. He also served as CFO of fiber-optic telecom provider Netstream and began his career in consulting at Arthur Andersen/Accenture and McKinsey & Co. He holds a B.B.A. from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and an MBA from INSEAD.

Roberto Ortiz Rojas serves as Regional Executive Director for Mexico within L Catterton's Latin America operations. He previously was President of the North Latin America Division at Arcos Dorados, the largest McDonald's franchise, and a member of its management board, overseeing operations in Mexico and Central America. Earlier in his career he was an Investment Director at Pegasus Capital in Colombia and Argentina, and held executive roles at Panamco Colombia (Coca-Cola) from 1978 to 2002, including CEO. He holds an Advanced Management Degree from Harvard Business School and an Economics Degree from Universidad San Buenaventura, Colombia.

Rodrigo Bravo is a Principal at L Catterton. He was previously a Managing Director at Cornell Capital, where he evaluated consumer sector investments, and earlier worked on the North America private equity team at KKR & Co. and in the Leveraged Finance group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government and a Master of Arts in Finance from Claremont McKenna College.

Sho Namatame is a Principal at L Catterton Asia, based in Tokyo. He previously worked as a Principal at J-STAR, a Japan-focused mid-cap fund, and as Investment Director at CVC Asia Pacific Japan, after starting his career in the investment banking division of Nomura. He holds an MBA from London Business School and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Keio University.

Steve Lau is a Principal at L Catterton, which he rejoined after serving as Chief of Staff at Cholula Food Company, where he worked on growth initiatives and business transformation across finance, sales, and supply chain. He was previously a Senior Associate at L Catterton and began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in Goldman Sachs's Consumer, Retail, and Healthcare Group. He holds a B.S. in Operations Research and Information Engineering from Cornell University with a Dyson Business Minor for Engineers.

Takeshi Sakuragi is a Principal in Portfolio Management at L Catterton Asia, based in Tokyo. Before joining the firm, he was a Vice President at Mitsui & Co., Principal Investments, where he worked on portfolio management and value creation for investee companies, and earlier held strategy and management consulting roles at A.T. Kearney and SIGMAXYZ. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Tokyo.

Tatsuo Watanabe is a Principal at L Catterton Real Estate, where he handles project management and asset management after joining L Real Estate in 2013. He previously worked at East Japan Railway Company on mixed-use station-linked projects in Tokyo, held an asset management role at Redwood Group Japan, and worked in architectural design and development management at Mori Building. He holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi School of Management and an M.S. in Architecture from Tokyo Institute of Technology, and is a licensed architect and Real Estate Broker in Japan.

Tomoki Motomachi is a Principal with L Catterton's Asia Fund, based in Tokyo. He was previously a Director at Longreach in Tokyo, and earlier worked at GCA Corporation on cross-border M&A and began his career at ITOCHU Corporation's Infrastructure Sector, Machinery Division. He holds a Bachelor of International Liberal Studies from Waseda University and an MBA from New York University.

Yasu Nakatsuka is a Director on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Japan. Before joining the firm, he was a Senior Vice President of Institutional Sales at Neuberger Berman East Asia, working on fundraising and fund-of-funds efforts across alternative asset classes in Japan. He previously held roles at PIMCO in Tokyo and Newport Beach, and earlier served as Vice President at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and SBI Shinsei Bank. He holds a BA in Economics from Doshisha University.

Yujie Zeng is a Principal at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Senior Associate at Wasserstein & Co., assessing investments across the consumer, media and communications, and industrial sectors, and began her career as an analyst in the Corporate Finance Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds a B.Sc. in Operations Research: Financial Engineering from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Ace Clarke-Fisher is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in the U.S. He previously served as a Director at Allocate, where he developed partnerships with wealth advisory firms, and as a Vice President at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, advising Registered Investment Advisors and Family Offices on investment strategy and portfolio construction. He holds a BA in Economics from St. Lawrence University.

Alaina Otto is a Paralegal at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Legal Assistant at RPCK Rastegar Panchal LLP, supporting the funds, debt, and deal groups, and earlier as a Paralegal at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C., where she focused on international trademark prosecution and maintenance. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from The George Washington University.

Alex Bernhard is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Technology Group at UBS. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Georgetown University.

Alex Comisar is a Vice President at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked at Jefferies as an Investment Banking Associate and Analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group. He earned a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development, with minors in Financial Economics and Corporate Strategy, from Vanderbilt University.

Alex Coots is a Vice President in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. He previously worked as an IT Analyst for Rolex Watches in Manhattan on data analytics projects, and has experience in the healthcare and insurance sectors. He holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from SUNY Geneseo (2010) and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University (2016).

Alexander Ang is a Senior Vice President of Engineering at L Catterton Asia, based in Singapore. Before joining the firm, he served as Associate Director at Dymon Asia Capital, overseeing technology infrastructure implementation and operations, and previously held technical roles at Wallem Group Limited, NEC Asia Pacific, NCS and Maersk Singapore. He holds a Master of Technology from the National University of Singapore.

Alexandra Dhavernas von Elverfeldt is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton focused on Europe, and the Founder and Managing Director of Dhavernas Advisory, a strategic financial advisory and investment firm. She previously was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse covering strategic European clients and leading mid cap M&A in Northern Europe, and earlier ran her own M&A boutique, Trocadero Corporate Finance, as well as spending over twelve years building the investment portfolio of Quilvest Group and five years as CEO of Quilvest Capital in Germany. She is a graduate of Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Paris.

Alexandra Valter is a Senior Associate in Investor Services at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she served as Personal Assistant to the CEO of Canal+ Group and earlier worked as an Executive Assistant at McKinsey & Company, supporting the Managing Partner of McKinsey Digital in France. She holds an M.A. in English and Spanish from the Université Catholique de l'Ouest.

Alina Liu is an Investment Analyst at L Catterton, based in Shanghai. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, where she received a return offer. She earned a Master of Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management and holds a dual B.S. in Financial Engineering and Management Science from Renmin University of China.

Alissa Migliore is a Senior Associate in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. She previously worked as an Associate in the Portfolio Analytics group at First Reserve, focusing on portfolio company data analytics and reporting, and as a Senior Operations Analyst at McLagan Data & Analytics handling data collection and benchmark reporting. She holds a B.A. in Mathematics with a specialization in Applied Mathematics from The College of New Jersey.

Alissa Rubin is a Vice President of Finance at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked for 14 years at Highbridge Capital Management in roles spanning trade support, operations, and accounting. She holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Business from the State University of New York at Albany.

Allison Daley is a Vice President at L Catterton. She previously served as Chief of Staff at the fine jewelry brand John Hardy, working with the executive team on strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives, and earlier held roles as a Senior Associate at L Catterton and as an Investment Banking Analyst at DC Advisory. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University, with a concentration in Sustainable Finance and a minor in Economics.

Amanda Austi is a Vice President at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Senior Associate at TA Associates focusing on consumer sector investments, and began her career as an analyst in Credit Suisse's Investment Banking Division within the Consumer and Retail group. She holds a B.A. in Economics and International Studies from Johns Hopkins University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Amanda Beyer is a Vice President of Treasury at L Catterton. She previously worked as a treasury analyst in the cash management group at Omnicom Capital, covering the U.S., Canada, and AsiaPac cash regions. She holds a B.S. in Business Management with a concentration in International Business and an M.S. in Corporate Finance, both from Manhattanville College.

Amanda Moa is a Senior Associate on L Catterton's Finance team in Singapore. Prior to joining the firm, she gained audit experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Singapore and Ernst & Young in Malaysia, where her work included external audit, statutory reporting, and financial statement review across industries. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Amanda Petrescu is an Associate in the Investor Services group at L Catterton, where she handles external communication related to the finance, tax, and cash management activities of the firm's funds. She previously worked in Investor Reporting at Avenue Capital Group, a distressed debt and special situations investment firm. She holds a BBA in Finance from Iona College's Hagan School of Business.

Amber Wang is an Associate on L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team, where she works on marketing and digital growth opportunities. She previously worked at IL MAKIAGE on revenue, product, and go-to-market efforts, and before that was at McKinsey & Company in the Growth, Marketing, and Sales practice. She holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with concentrations in business analytics and marketing.

Amy Pannesco is a Vice President, Fund Tax at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as a Tax Manager at Deloitte Tax, LLP, where she handled consulting and compliance for investment management clients. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from Quinnipiac University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Andrew Chai is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an investment banking associate in the Consumer & Retail Group at Bank of America. He holds a B.A. in Economics with a dual major in Information Science from Cornell University.

Andrew Ho is a Vice President at L Catterton. He previously served as a Senior Director in the Transaction Advisory practice at Alvarez & Marsal, where he worked on financial due diligence across the consumer and industrials sectors, and earlier worked in the Transaction Diligence team at Ernst & Young in Sydney and London. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Accounting from the University of New South Wales and is a Chartered Accountant.

Andrew Ng is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Associate in the Industrials Group at TD Securities. He holds a B.A. from Middlebury College with a double major in Economics and Biology.

Aneta Pozniak is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked as an Associate Vice President at Rockefeller Capital Management, focusing on management company reporting and corporate finance, and earlier held roles as a Corporate Accounting Manager at Chilton, a Senior Fund Accountant at AlterDomus Fund Administrator, and an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and an M.S. in International Relations from Troy University.

Angel Xu is an Analyst at L Catterton Asia. She previously worked as an Investment Banking Associate on the Media & Communications team at Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong. She holds an MS in Business Analytics from Columbia University and a BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Ankit Moorjani is a Vice President at L Catterton who works on investments in India. He previously spent over six years at Lightbox Ventures investing across consumer categories, founded a venture in the consumer packaged foods space, and held roles at JP Morgan and Deloitte. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Mumbai and has completed the CFA program.

Annie Kyprianou joined L Catterton after serving as Corporate Controller at Apollo Global Management, where she oversaw financial reporting, compensation finance, valuations, accounting policy, and controls, and worked on the firm's merger with Athene Holding. She previously spent about ten years at JP Morgan in its Corporate M&A group and Finance function, and began her career at PwC in Audit and M&A Consulting. She holds a BS in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Anoop Kumar Gupta is an Associate at L Catterton Asia. Before joining the firm, he worked on the India team at Moelis & Company, advising on M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical, consumer, and sports sectors. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, is a Chartered Accountant, and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Delhi.

Anthony Arena is a Vice President in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Associate in the Financial Markets practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, securitizations, and valuations of financial instruments. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting and an M.B.A. with a Finance concentration, both from the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University.

Anthony Heaton leads business development at L Catterton, where he manages external relationships and the firm's proprietary sourcing infrastructure across its global platform. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in investment banking within the Consumer & Retail Group, advising on M&A and capital markets transactions, and on the Strategic Client Management team. He holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Antoine de Frémont is a Vice President at L Catterton Real Estate, based in Paris. He previously interned in investment banking at Rothschild & Co, covering the energy, telecom, and infrastructure sectors, and also interned at PAI Partners. He holds a Master in Management from ESCP Europe.

Anya Li is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at Goldman Sachs. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Economics from Brown University.

Caporello is a Senior Advisor to L Catterton with over 20 years in private equity, including prior roles at Advent International and Investindustrial focused on concessions, financial services, and luxury industries in Southern Europe. From 2016 to 2018 she served as General Manager of the Milan Municipality, overseeing city operations with an annual budget of €3 billion. She has also worked as an advisor and club deal arranger for Italian small-cap buyouts and holds a degree in Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Aroon Prabhu is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Alternative Asset Management Group at Evercore. He holds a B.S.E. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

Arthur Gonzalez is an Associate at L Catterton working on Latin America from Brazil. He was previously an investment banking associate at Goldman Sachs, handling mergers and acquisitions along with debt and equity financing transactions across various sectors in Brazil. He holds a degree in Economics from Insper in São Paulo.

Ashish Khullar is a Vice President at L Catterton Asia, based in Mumbai. Before joining the firm, he worked with the private equity teams of Partners Group and General Atlantic in India. He earned an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

Avery Bradshaw is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as an investment banking analyst in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Group at Moelis & Company. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, with a minor in Global Media Studies.

Benson Ang is an Associate with the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. He previously worked at Partners Group as an Associate focused on portfolio monitoring, valuation, and data analytics, and earlier held an Associate role at Bank of New York Mellon handling data management and valuation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance from the University of London and is a CFA Charterholder.

Beya Pan is a Vice President of AI and Data Science at L Catterton Portfolio Operations. She previously worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Brex, focusing on modeling for underwriting, credit risk, and portfolio operations, and earlier as a Senior Manager at American Express managing digital marketing channels and machine learning data products. She also built NLP solutions for a tech startup and credit models for Pacific Western Bank, and holds B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Psychology from St. Lawrence University and an M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of Southern California.

Bob Ong is a Senior Vice President of Firm Communication at L Catterton Asia, based in Singapore. He previously served as an Associate Director at Newgate Communications, where he advised clients on corporate and financial communications across sectors including finance, food and beverage, real estate, and transport, and earlier worked as an Executive Associate at Kreab Gavin Anderson. He holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Singapore Management University.

Bonnie Gan is a Liaison of External Relations and Communications at L Catterton Asia, where she works with the RMB Fund. Before L Catterton, she served as Director of corporate innovation at the tech and startup media company 36Kr, and earlier worked as a feature editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine. She holds an MBA from INSEEC Business School and a B.A. in German language from Duisburg-Essen University.

Bowen Qian is Head of Compliance, Asia at L Catterton, leading the firm's compliance function in the region. He previously served as a Senior Manager in the Financial Services Assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore, focusing on the asset and wealth management industry. He holds an LLB (Hons) and a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting, and holds the CA Singapore, FCCA, CAMS, and FRM credentials.

Brendan Liu is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton Asia, where he focuses on portfolio operations for the firm's Asia funds. He previously spent 18 years in M&A and senior management roles at investment banks including Forsyth Barr, Citigroup and Bancorp, as well as at National Australia Bank, where he served as Head of Strategic Investment (Asia) and was based in Beijing. He holds a Bachelor's degree (Honors) in Computer Science and Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Carlos Schechtmann is a Vice President at L Catterton. He previously worked at Carlyle as a Vice President in the U.S. Buyout Fund focused on consumer-sector investments and was part of the founding team of GRAM, a Carlyle spinout. He started his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in the Consumer/Retail group, and holds a B.A. in Economics from New York University and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Caroline Bartlett is a Vice President in the Finance and Operations group at L Catterton, where she handles finance, tax, and cash management for the firm's funds. She holds a B.A. from the University of Arizona.

Carrie Sun is a Vice President and Management Company Controller at L Catterton, based in the firm's London office. Before joining L Catterton, she was a Group Financial Controller at Harbour Solutions Group and earlier served as an Associate, Corporate Controller at Apollo Global Management, beginning her career as a Senior Associate in PwC's Banking and Capital Markets/Audit group in London. She holds a degree in Business Studies and Marketing from Bangor University, a Master of Philosophy from Queens College, Cambridge University, and is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW).

Chad Zappia is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Associate at Achari Ventures, a venture capital fund and SPAC sponsor, and before that as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Natural Resources M&A Group at Barclays. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics from Colgate University.

Charles Guo is a Senior Associate on the investment team at L Catterton Asia, based in Shanghai. He previously worked as an Investment Analyst on the M&A team at Bank of America in Hong Kong. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.

Charles Packard is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an investment banking analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Bank of America. He holds a B.A. in Information Science with a business minor from Cornell University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

Charlie Golden is a Vice President at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an investment banking analyst at Moelis & Company, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and restructuring. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, with concentrations in Finance and Legal Studies.

Charlie Mayer is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Group at Raymond James, focusing largely on sell-side transactions across consumer sub-verticals. He earned a B.S. in Commerce with a finance concentration and a leadership minor from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.

Chris Lu is a Vice President at L Catterton. He previously worked as a Vice President in the Private Equity Group at Ares Management, assessing investment opportunities across the consumer, healthcare, business services, and industrials sectors, and started his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard. He earned a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Christiane Rakoto serves as an Office & HR Manager at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Manager at The Carlyle Group, handling financial and legal administration and HR duties for the advisory entities of the Europe Real Estate Fund. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature and Civilisation from Bordeaux III - Michel de Montaigne University and an Executive MBA from ESSEC business school.

Christopher Tang is a Vice President in Capital Markets and Special Projects at L Catterton Asia. Before joining the firm, he worked at Credit Suisse's APAC Financing Group advising corporate and private equity clients on leveraged finance transactions, and earlier held roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, TR Capital, and HSBC's Structured Banking division. He holds a Bachelor's degree from The University of Hong Kong.

Christopher Wee is a Vice President at L Catterton based in Singapore. Before joining the firm, he worked at Citco Fund Services, where he supported large private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, and fund of fund clients across Asia, North America, and Europe, handling financial operations, risk, compliance, fund launches, management accounts, and capital calls and distributions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance from the University of London.

Cindy Peña is a Workday Manager at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she spent six years managing the Workday suite at Pathway Vet Alliance and seven years managing the Workday platform at Castleton Commodities International, along with earlier roles as an analyst and human resources systems manager. She holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Cornell University.

Corin Petroni is a Vice President and Controller at L Catterton, where she oversees finance, accounting, tax, and cash management for the firm's funds. She previously worked as a Senior Accountant at Maxum Petroleum and as an auditor at Ernst & Young LLP. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Iona College.

Dan Grob is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Industrials Group at Houlihan Lokey. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Danbi Rhee is an Associate at L Catterton working on Private Credit. She previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group at UBS. She holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Johns Hopkins University.

Danielle Goodman is a Vice President at L Catterton. She previously served as a Vice President at North Castle Partners, where she worked on middle market consumer investments, and earlier held roles as a Vice President at Halle Capital, Director of Strategy at Rumble Fitness, and an investment banker at East Wind Advisors. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University.

Daryl Lim is an Analyst at L Catterton Asia, based in Singapore, having joined the firm full-time after completing an internship there. Before L Catterton, he interned at 65 Equity Partners. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours (Highest Distinction) from the National University of Singapore.

David Heidecorn is a Senior Advisor to L Catterton, having previously served as a Partner and Chief Risk Officer at the firm for over two decades. Before L Catterton, he was Chief Financial Officer of Alarmguard Holdings, Inc., worked at merchant bank Nantucket Holding Company, and held senior corporate finance roles at GE Capital. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Lehigh University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia Business School.

Derex Walker is the Chief Risk Officer of L Catterton. He was previously a Partner at The Yucaipa Companies in Los Angeles focused on special situations investing, spent seven years as an investment banker to distressed companies at Miller Buckfire & Co. and its predecessor Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, and practiced corporate law at Skadden, Arps for four years. He holds a BBA from Howard University and both an MBA and a JD from the University of Chicago.

Devon Leahy is Head of Sustainability at L Catterton. She previously held the same role at Ralph Lauren, where she built and ran the company's global environmental impact strategy, and earlier worked on sustainability and social impact at Etsy and Walmart. Her background also includes roles with NGOs such as the Environmental Defense Fund and the Environmental Law Institute, as well as government positions at the Environmental Protection Agency and on Capitol Hill. She holds an MBA and an MS in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan and a BA in Environmental Studies and Government from Colby College.

Edison Conde is a Senior Associate in Technology Support at L Catterton. Prior to the firm, he worked in information technology across several industries, addressing complex IT issues. He holds a B.S. in Information Technology from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business.

Eduardo Calderas is a Vice President at L Catterton working on Latin America. Before joining the firm, he was an investment banking associate in Citigroup's Latin America Group, where he worked on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and debt and equity financings. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from New York University's Stern School of Business, with concentrations in Finance and Computing & Data Science.

Elaine Png is Senior Vice President of Finance at L Catterton Asia, with over 10 years of relevant experience. Before joining the firm, she worked as an accountant at an accounting firm, handling clients across industries including real estate, food and beverage, healthcare, and coal mining. She holds a professional certification from the ACCA and is a Chartered Accountant in Singapore.

Eliza Shaffer is a Senior Associate on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in the U.S. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Associate in the Institutional Client Group at Lazard Asset Management. She holds a BS in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in Business from Vanderbilt University.

Elizabeth Freechack serves as Chief Legal Officer at L Catterton. She previously spent eight years as a partner in the corporate group at Kirkland & Ellis across the firm's New York and Chicago offices, advising on mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and corporate governance for private equity funds and companies. She holds a BA from Northwestern University and a JD from Harvard Law School.

Ella Klingelhofer is an Analyst at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Growth Equity Intern at Spectrum Equity. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and a minor in Consumer Psychology through the Wharton School.

Elle Blake is a Vice President at L Catterton. She previously worked as an investment banking associate in the Media and Telecommunications Group at Citigroup. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

Ellie Kucera is a Senior Associate, Talent within L Catterton's Portfolio Operations team. She previously worked as an Associate at True Search, focusing on C-suite and VP-level searches in the high-growth technology sector. She holds a B.A. in Psychological Science from Colgate University.

Emeri Sana is an Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked as an investment banking associate in the Technology Group at Canaccord Genuity. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Investment, & Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Emmy-Jo Hearnden is an Executive Assistant at L Catterton in London. She previously assisted the Head of London's LBO team and deal team at H.I.G. European Capital Partners, and earlier held EA roles at Auriens Group and AQR Capital Management, after starting in administration as Front of House for Investcorp and working as cabin crew for Monarch Airlines. She studied Media Studies, Sociology and Performing Arts at The College of Richard Collyer.

Enzo Pizzato Tondo is an Associate at L Catterton working on Latin America. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs, covering M&A and debt and equity financing transactions across various sectors in Brazil. He holds an Economics degree from Insper in São Paulo.

Eri Tominaga is an Analyst at L Catterton based in Tokyo, focusing on real estate investment in Japan. She previously worked at BlackRock in investor relations. She holds a BA in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Toronto and is a CAIA charter holder.

Erin Clark is Senior Vice President, Human Resources at L Catterton. She previously administered equity and compensation at Castleton Commodities International and worked as a consultant at McLagan supporting private equity and hedge fund clients. She holds a B.S. in Actuarial Science with a minor in Statistics from the University of Connecticut.

Evan Yiannoulis is a Senior Associate in Fund Accounting at L Catterton. He previously spent over two years at Marble Point Credit Management and later Investcorp Credit Management following Marble Point's acquisition, serving as an Assistant Controller and Senior Accountant, and began his career as an auditor at KPMG LLP. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Public Accounting from Fordham University.

Evangeline Hong is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as an investment banking analyst in the Alternative Asset Management Group at Evercore. She holds a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University.

Felipe de Obaldía is a Senior Associate at L Catterton focused on Latin America. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst at Allen & Company, covering M&A, equity financing, and business development for technology, media, and telecommunications clients, and before that as a Global Trade & Loans analyst at JP Morgan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Gabriella Zak is a Senior Associate at L Catterton working in Capital Markets. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Debt Capital Markets group at Goldman Sachs. She holds a BS in Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Georgia Nikolaou is a Vice President and Controller at L Catterton, where she oversees finance, accounting, tax, and cash management for the firm's funds. She previously served as Controller for the mezzanine debt business at HPS Investment Partners and held a product controller role at Highbridge Capital Management, after starting her career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University.

Grace Kamholz is an Associate with the Flagship Fund at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as an investment banking analyst in the Consumer Products and Services Group at William Blair. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

Gregory Knight is an Associate General Counsel at L Catterton. He previously worked as a Senior Analyst at Beach Point Capital, handling legal matters for private equity, debt financing, and real estate transactions, and before that was an associate at Kirkland & Ellis advising on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and equity financings. He holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

Hetty Townsend leads the human resources function for APAC at L Catterton from Singapore. She previously served as Regional HR Business Partner for Lloyd's List Intelligence, overseeing HR across Asia and managing the business's separation following a private equity buy-out, and earlier spent seven years with the Schroder Investment Management Group. She holds an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh.

Hikaru Fukuda is a Senior Associate at L Catterton, based in Tokyo. Before joining the firm, he spent more than four years at Nomura Securities in Tokyo and New York, working across sectors including consumer and retail, print, automobile, energy, and telecommunications. He began his career at Deloitte in the TMT sector and holds a Bachelor of Economics from Keio University.

Holden Hyde is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer, Food & Retail Group at Houlihan Lokey. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Ian Fergie is a Vice President at L Catterton. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Latin America Group at Morgan Stanley, where his work covered mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and debt and equity financings. He holds a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Insa Roemgens is a Vice President at L Catterton based in London. She previously spent four years on the European Private Equity team at KKR focusing on consumer sector investments, and earlier worked at McKinsey & Company advising clients across the consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors in Germany and the United States. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MSci in Chemistry from Imperial College London.

Jack Briney is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group at Jefferies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Jack Niven is an Associate on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. He previously worked as a Client Advisor at Bessemer Trust, advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations on investment management and wealth planning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Wake Forest University.

Jack Young is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Consumer Retail Group at Barclays and began his career in equity research at KeyBanc Capital Markets, covering REITs. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.

James Connolly is an Associate in Fund Accounting at L Catterton. He previously worked in Financial Operations at Foundation Source, supporting the management of private charitable foundations. He holds a BA in Finance from Virginia Tech's Pamplin School of Business.

James Garzia is a Senior Associate in Fund Accounting at L Catterton, where he handles finance, accounting, and cash management for the firm's funds. He previously worked in finance and accounting roles at SS&C Technologies and Deloitte. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Mathematics from SUNY Oneonta.

Jay Klein is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Analyst in the Global Technology Group at Barclays. He holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.

Jennifer Dragone is a Senior Vice President of Human Resources at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked in Human Resources at The Carlyle Group, where she supported the Corporate Private Equity and Global Credit businesses. She holds a B.A. in Business & Economics from Lafayette College.

Jessica Lin is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Group at Bank of America. She earned a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jialu Sun is an Associate with the Flagship Fund at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Group at Moelis & Company. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.A. in Philosophy, with a minor in Management Information Systems, from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jim Steinthal is Senior Counsel at L Catterton. He previously served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel at Chilton Investment Company, where he managed the Legal and Compliance team, sat on the Board of Directors, and led the legal work to launch Chilton Trust Company. Earlier in his career he worked as a consultant to the Chief Legal Officer at AQR Capital Management, was a litigation associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell, and clerked for Judge Constance Baker Motley; he holds a B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.

Jing Yi Fang is an Analyst on the Investor Relations team at L Catterton, based in Shanghai, having first joined the firm as an intern on that team. Earlier, she held Intern Analyst roles at JP Morgan Asset Management and China Capital Management. She holds an M.S. in Analytics and Management from London Business School.

Joaquin Scokin is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he was Chief of Staff to the Managing Partner for Spanish-speaking Latin America at McKinsey & Company, where he advised private equity and corporate clients on strategy, corporate finance, and digital product development across various industries. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Universidad de San Andrés and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Joe Franco is Chief Financial Officer at L Catterton Asia, overseeing finance, accounting, tax, and cash management for the firm's funds. He previously served as a senior fund's manager at Alter Domus on the L Catterton account and started his career at The Scienomics Group performing financial analyses for Fortune 500 clients. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Iona College and is a CFA Charterholder.

Johanna Buijsen is a Vice President at L Catterton. She previously worked as an Associate at Harris Williams in Frankfurt, advising on M&A in the consumer middle market. She holds an MSc in Finance and Private Equity from the London School of Economics and a BSc in International Business from Maastricht University.

John Demsey is a Senior Advisor to L Catterton who was previously Executive Group President at the Estée Lauder Companies, where he oversaw brands including MAC, Tom Ford Beauty, Clinique, and Estée Lauder. Earlier in his career he held merchandising, buying, and retail roles at Revlon, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Benetton. He holds a degree from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from New York University.

John Macdonald is a Vice President at L Catterton working on the Middle Market fund. He previously served as Head of Strategy for Storyteller (formerly TAXA Outdoors), an L Catterton portfolio company, and was a Senior Associate at the firm, after starting his career in investment banking on the M&A team at RBC Capital Markets. He holds a BA in Economics from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Jonathan Janos is a Vice President and Controller at L Catterton, where he oversees finance, accounting, tax, and cash management for the firm's funds. He previously served as Controller at Leeds Equity and as a Vice President at HQ Capital, and began his career at JP Morgan in the Private Equity and Fund Services division. He holds a B.S.B.A in Financial Analysis from the University at Albany.

Jordyn Osofsky is an Associate on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. She previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies, focusing on M&A, capital markets, and financing transactions in the energy transition sector. She graduated magna cum laude from the South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina with degrees in International Business, Finance, and Economics, and minors in Spanish and Chinese.

Josh Offit is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. He previously founded Tombolo AI, a digital health platform for automating electronic medical record workflows, and held roles as Head of Business Development at Data Lagoon in Tel Aviv and as a financial technology consultant at The Floor. He began his career in asset management at Goldman Sachs and holds a BA in History from Duke University.

Joyce Sun is a General Counsel at L Catterton Asia. She previously served as Assistant General Counsel at Warburg Pincus, handling M&A transactions in China and other markets, fund formation including RMB-denominated funds, and legal, tax, and regulatory matters for portfolio companies. Earlier roles include Senior Associate at Mayer Brown and Reed Smith, and work in Ernst & Young's Transaction Advisory Services group. She holds a B.A. and an LLM from Tsinghua University and an LLM from Northwestern University School of Law, and is admitted to the bar in New York and China.

JR Gallery is a Senior Associate and Assistant Controller at L Catterton. Before this, he was a Senior Fund Accountant at Alter Domus, handling fund accounting for private equity clients, and started his career as an auditor in the financial services practice at RSM US, LLP. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Fairfield University.

Julia Giorgio is a Vice President at L Catterton, where she previously served as Chief of Staff to the Global co-CEOs. Earlier, she worked in Deloitte's Mergers and Acquisitions Transaction Services department, serving private equity clients—primarily Blackstone—on buy-side and sell-side transactions in the consumer and industrial products sectors. She holds a BBA in Accountancy and an MS in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, and is a Certified Public Accountant in New York.

Julia Starker is a Senior Vice President at L Catterton, where she previously served as Chief of Staff to the Global CFO and COO. Before joining the firm, she worked as a Senior Associate in the M&A group at WeWork, handling M&A transactions and strategic investments, and began her career as an investment banking analyst in the Technology, Media, and Telecom group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds a B.S. in Engineering Science from Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering.

Julie Hamilton is a Senior Advisor of Communications at L Catterton. She previously spent seven years as a Managing Director at Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, advising alternative asset managers on brand building, reputation management, transactions, fundraising, and special situations, and earlier held roles at Prosek Partners and in the office of U.S. Senator Mark L. Pryor. She holds a BS in Public Administration from the University of Central Arkansas.

Julie Tattersall is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton who works with management and investment teams on talent and human capital matters. Her earlier career included roles at Bain & Company and American Express, and she has consulted for companies at various stages, including early-stage TripAdvisor and an MBNA product launch. She previously led executive talent acquisition for Barclays' US credit card business and now runs an independent talent advisory practice focused on private equity-backed companies.

Julien R. Mininberg is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton with over three decades of experience building multinational consumer brands and leading organizational change. He was CEO and Director of Helen of Troy Limited from 2014 until his retirement in March 2024, and earlier led the turnaround of Kaz Inc. as President and CEO from 2006 to 2010. Before that, he spent 15 years at The Procter & Gamble Company in general management and marketing roles across the United States and Latin America.

Kodama is a Senior Associate with the Asia Fund at L Catterton, based in Tokyo. He previously worked as an Associate at Kearney focusing on consumer and retail, and began his career as a management trainee at L'Oreal handling luxury brands including YSL and Giorgio Armani Beauty. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Keio University.

Jun Tan is a Senior Vice President and Fund Controller at L Catterton Asia, with over 15 years of experience in audit, product, and legal entity controllership. Before L Catterton, she spent 11 years at Blackstone Singapore as a Finance Controller for its Asia treasury and fund management businesses, having begun her career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore and later as an analyst in Credit Suisse London's Strategic Transactions Group. She is a Chartered Accountant in Singapore, holds an MBA from Imperial College London, and earned an Accountancy (Hons) degree from Nanyang Technological University Singapore.

Kane Herrick is a Vice President at L Catterton. He previously held the role of Head of Finance and Chief of Staff at Ideal Image, an L Catterton portfolio company, and earlier worked as a Senior Associate at the firm. He began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Group at Perella Weinberg Partners, and holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.

Karen Gordon is a Senior Advisor of Portfolio Operations at L Catterton. She previously was a Managing Director at Providence Equity Partners and a Senior Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group, where she worked in the Consumer and Sales & Marketing Practices, and earlier held a brand management role at Procter & Gamble. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was a Baker Scholar, and a BA in History from Yale University.

Karen Lanza is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. She previously worked as an Investor Relations Associate at Stone Point Capital and started her career in the Portfolio Management group at General Atlantic. She holds a BS in Finance from Fairfield University.

Katelyn Leahy is a Senior Associate and Assistant Controller at L Catterton, where she handles finance, accounting, and cash management for the firm's funds. She previously worked as a Senior Fund Accountant at Alter Domus, where she supported L Catterton entities by preparing financial statements and handling capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations. She earned a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Accounting from Fairfield University in 2019.

Katherine Cane is an Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked in the Debt Advisory & Restructuring Group at Jefferies as an Investment Banking Associate and Analyst. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Katie DiRenzo is a Senior Tax Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked as a senior associate at CohnReznick, LLP serving private equity clients, and started her career in the investment management tax practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She holds a master's degree in accounting from Sacred Heart University and bachelor's degrees in finance and accounting.

Katrina Kananovich is a Vice President and Tax Senior Manager at L Catterton, where she handles U.S. and international tax compliance for the firm's funds. She previously worked as a Tax Manager in the Financial Services practice at Ernst & Young. She holds a BBA in Accounting and an MS in Taxation from the Zicklin School of Business at CUNY Baruch College.

Katya Chang is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as a management consultant in the Core Consulting Group at Oliver Wyman. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Kazayuki Muto is a Senior Associate with L Catterton's Asia fund, based in Tokyo. He previously worked as a Senior Associate at Marunouchi Capital and began his career in the investment banking division of Nomura. He holds a Bachelor of Sport Sciences from Waseda University.

Kazuki Sho is an Associate with the Asia Fund at L Catterton. He previously worked as a Manager at Kearney advising private equity clients, and started his career as a consultant at Deloitte focused on M&A. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Tokyo.

Kevin Hill is a Vice President at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the M&A Group at UBS. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.

Kevin Shan is a Vice President at L Catterton Asia. Before joining the firm, he co-founded and served as CEO of the Shanghai office at Credit Frontier, a venture-backed asset management startup focused on affluent consumers in China, and earlier worked at HSBC Wealth Management. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and German from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from London Business School.

Kristine Boduch is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as a licensed Relationship Manager at GM Advisory Group and spent over a decade as a licensed securities representative at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She holds a BBA in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University.

Kyohei Konishi is a Vice President at L Catterton Asia, based in Tokyo. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Analyst at Credit Suisse Securities, starting in Tokyo and later relocating to Singapore, where he handled M&A and equity market transactions across sectors including consumer and healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Keio University.

Lakshay Bahl is a Senior Associate on L Catterton's India team. He previously worked as a late-stage growth and buyout investor at General Atlantic and Partners Group, handling investment diligence, portfolio value creation, and exits across consumer and industrials, healthcare and life sciences, and financial services. Earlier in his career he was a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group, and he holds an engineering degree from IIT Delhi.

Laura Lang is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton and the Founder and Managing Director of Narragansett Ventures, an advisory firm focused on digital business transformation and growth investing. She previously served as CEO of Time Inc., where she led the publishing division's digital transformation ahead of its spin-off as a public company, and earlier as Global CEO of Digitas, a digital integrated marketing agency. She has also served as a public and private board director, with a focus on digital transformation, data, content, and marketing strategy.

Lauren Agovino is a Senior Vice President of Program Management at L Catterton. She previously held program and project management roles at The Bank of New York Mellon, GE Capital, and RBS, and began her career as a Business Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting. She is a certified Project Management Professional and ScrumMaster, and holds a B.B.A. in Finance and International Business from the Villanova School of Business.

Lauren Henry is a Vice President of Human Resources at L Catterton. She previously worked in Human Capital at KKR & Co. supporting its private markets investing businesses, served on the Human Capital team at Moelis & Company where she handled talent development and analyst recruiting, and began her career at Morgan Stanley as a campus recruiting coordinator. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Middlebury College.

Leo Plattner is an Associate at L Catterton, based in London. He previously worked as an Analyst at Morgan Stanley in London, focusing on M&A advisory across various sectors. He holds a BSc in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University in Italy.

Lily Long is a Vice President, Finance at L Catterton Asia, where she works on the firm's RMB fund. She has nearly ten years of financial management experience in private equity and venture capital, having previously served as Financial Controller at Panda Capital and worked at SBI Holidings, after beginning her career as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She holds a Master's degree from Beijing Foreign Studies University.

Liz Urdang is the Chief Human Resources Officer at L Catterton. She previously held human resources leadership roles at Seven Harbour Global, Conatus Capital, Shumway Capital, and Chilton Investment Company, and earlier worked in employee relations at Goldman Sachs and practiced law at Emmet, Marvin & Martin. She holds a B.A. in French Literature from Barnard College, Columbia University, and a J.D. from American University.

Lulu Forrest is an Analyst on the Consumer Insights team at L Catterton, having previously served as a summer intern with the same group. Earlier, she interned in account management at TBWA Worldwide. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business from Southern Methodist University.

Lynn Sim is a Vice President on the Finance team at L Catterton, based in Singapore. Before joining the firm, she spent over eight years at KPMG LLP, leaving as an Audit Manager focused on statutory reporting, controls-based work, and process and regulatory reviews for financial services clients including private equity funds, banks, and mortgage businesses, with an 18-month posting in the United States in KPMG's banking audit division. She holds a Bachelor degree in Accountancy from Singapore Management University and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

Lynn Ye is a Vice President at L Catterton Asia, where she works on investments in the Greater China region. She previously worked at Baring Private Equity Asia on consumer and healthcare investments, and held investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs (Natural Resources Group) and Barclays (Chemicals Group). She holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from NYU's Stern School of Business.

Maddie Jenkins is a Recruiting Coordinator at L Catterton. Before this role, she worked at the law firms Morgan Lewis and Akin, where she focused on attorney recruiting and retention. She holds a B.A. in English and Sociology from Georgetown University.

Maggie Felli is a Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at L Catterton, where she manages the compliance program and regulatory relations for the SEC-registered investment advisor. She previously served as a Compliance and Legal Coordinator at Tremont Group Holdings, Inc., handling compliance and legal matters across the firm's US and UK operations, and earlier worked at Riverside Capital Management Corp. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Monroe College.

Mandy Ramalho is a Vice President of FP&A at L Catterton, where she handles planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on management company financial performance across the firm's global platform. She previously worked in FP&A and accounting roles at Loews Hotels, EY, and McKinsey & Co. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Quinnipiac University.

Mara Romero is a Vice President at L Catterton, working on the firm's Middle Market fund. She was previously a Vice President at Sycamore Partners, where she invested in consumer, retail, and distribution businesses, and began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst at M. Klein and Company. She holds an A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard College.

Mark Hu is a Vice President at L Catterton working on Latin America. He previously was a manager at the Brazilian fintech startup Guiabolso and earlier worked on H.I.G. Capital's Latin America team investing in middle-market companies in Brazil. He holds a BSBA in Finance from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Mark Nahas is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Latin America Group at Citi, where he worked on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and debt and equity financing. He holds a B.S. in Business from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, concentrating in Finance and Computing & Data Science.

Matt Fiorita is an Analyst in the Investor Services group at L Catterton. He previously interned at Tradition, an interdealer broker in over-the-counter financial and commodity products. He holds a B.A. in Finance from Elon University.

Matthew Kershner is a Vice President in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as a client associate in the consulting services group at Greenwich Associates, where he supported commercial and middle market banking clients. He holds a B.A. in Geoscience from Franklin & Marshall College.

Max Geraci is an Associate in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Associate in the Portfolio Valuation group at KPMG. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Wake Forest University.

McKenzie Campbell is a Tax Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked at PwC in the Private Company Services group. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from Providence College and a Master's in Accountancy from Quinnipiac University.

Megan Rueda is a Senior Associate in the Tax function at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Tax Manager at BDO's financial services practice, a senior associate in the private equity tax group at SS&C Technologies, and a senior in the real estate practice at Ernst & Young. She holds a BBA and an MBA, both in Accounting, from Iona College.

Meghan Jennings is a Vice President at L Catterton working on private credit. She previously worked as an Associate at Audax Private Debt on credit investments across various industries and as an analyst at Maranon Capital focused on direct debt investments. She holds a B.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Notre Dame.

Melanie Kesler is a Vice President and Tax Manager at L Catterton, where she handles U.S. and international tax compliance for the firm's management company and related entities. She previously worked at Moore Stephens Tiller LLC as a tax consultant and began her career at KPMG LLP in New York City serving real estate clients. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business and is a CPA in Georgia and New York.

Melissa Marano has held consulting roles with Firstlight Financial Corp (FLFC), a middle market finance company, and with L Catterton's Risk Team. She previously worked in the Private Debt Group of Ares, served as Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at FLFC, and was a Managing Director at Oaktree Capital Management's Mezzanine Fund focusing on bank debt investments. Earlier, she was a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at GSO Capital Partners, where she managed roughly $4.5 billion across the CLO platform, and held roles at RBC Capital, Credit Agricole Indosuez, and Chemical Bank. She holds a B.B.A. in finance (cum laude) and an MBA in finance from Hofstra University.

Meredith Milstein is a Vice President, Controller at L Catterton, where she handles finance, accounting, and cash management for the firm's funds. She previously worked at Centerbridge Capital Partners, where she managed accounting and reporting for various entities, and at PricewaterhouseCoopers in its asset management assurance practice. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from Elon University and is a New York Certified Public Accountant.

Michael Meyer is a Senior Advisor to L Catterton with C-level experience leading consumer product and technology companies. He previously served as CFO and COO of Plum Organics, Chief Administrative Officer of Restoration Hardware, and President of Wellness Pet Foods, and earlier was CFO of retail technology firm MarketMax and co-founded an e-commerce company serving Fortune 500 clients. He began his career at JPMorgan Chase and holds an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and a BS in Chemical Engineering from NYU's Polytechnic School of Engineering.

Mikaël Laventure-Darival serves as Risk Manager for L Catterton Europe and is a Representative of the firm's Luxembourg Branch, having joined in January 2019. He began his career at Mazars Luxembourg in 2014 and later worked at PwC Luxembourg from 2016, focusing on audits in the alternative investment fund industry, including valuation review and internal risk assessment. He holds a master's degree in finance from Pantheon-Sorbonne University in France.

Mikal Rahim is an Associate at L Catterton in the firm's London office. Before joining L Catterton, he worked for two years at Morgan Stanley in the EMEA Consumer & Retail Investment Banking Group. He holds a Bachelor's in Physics with First Class Honours from King's College London.

Milena Ciaccia is an Associate on the Management Company Accounting team at L Catterton. She previously spent three years in the Assurance practice at RSM US LLP, focusing on the financial services industry. She holds a BS and a Master of Science in Accounting from Fairfield University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Miranda Sun is an Associate at L Catterton Asia, based in Shanghai. She previously worked at B Capital Group in Beijing on technology investments and began her career in the investment banking division of J.P. Morgan in Hong Kong, covering the TMT and consumer sectors. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in finance from Tsinghua University.

Mitzie Pierre is Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel at L Catterton. She previously served as Chief Compliance Officer at IFM Investors, overseeing North American compliance and regulatory functions, and as Assistant Vice President and Canada Chief Compliance Officer at Partners Group. She began her career in General Electric's Financial Management Program and holds a BS in Finance from Florida State University and a JD from Howard University School of Law.

Miyabi Shibata is an Associate at L Catterton, working from Tokyo. She previously spent more than three years at Houlihan Lokey, where she worked on M&A transactions across a range of sectors. She holds a Bachelor of International Liberal Studies from Waseda University in Tokyo.

Mizuki Kawamoto is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Japan. Before joining the firm, she worked for eight years at Goldman Sachs Asset Management in Tokyo, most recently as a Vice President in Institutional Alternatives Sales focused on fundraising and client servicing across alternative asset classes. She holds a B.A. in Language and Area Studies from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and is a CFA Charterholder.

Morgan Novikoff is an Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked as an investment banking associate in the Financial Institutions Group at Citigroup. She holds a B.S. in Learning and Organizational Change with a dual major in Economics from Northwestern University.

Natalia Cala is an Associate of Consumer Insights at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked at McKinsey & Company, advising private equity investors and consumer companies on growth strategy, commercial due diligence, and other strategic initiatives. She holds a BSBA in Finance and Operations Management with a minor in Psychology from Georgetown University.

Nate Assavarungnirund is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at J.P. Morgan. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

Nick Cai is an Associate at L Catterton based in Singapore. He previously worked as an AP Accountant at Unity Technologies and served as Finance and HR Manager at GMO Globalsign, with experience in administrative, HR, and finance operations, ERP implementations, and accounting workflows for companies in Japan and the US. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of London.

Nicole Patafio is a Senior Associate and Assistant Controller at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she spent ten years in accounting roles at private equity-backed management service organizations in healthcare, most recently serving as Assistant Controller at ReFocus Management Services. She holds a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from Pace University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Nikhil Thukral is President of L Catterton, where he co-leads the firm's Flagship fund and helps oversee its global investment strategies. He has over 20 years of experience in private equity and investment banking, with a focus on consumer companies, and previously worked at MidOcean Partners and its predecessor DB Capital Partners on control investments in middle-market companies. He began his career at J.P. Morgan & Co., and holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Nikki Boutsikoudis is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. She previously worked as a Senior Associate at Ares Management Company on the Secondaries and Employee Co-Investment team, and earlier was in the Audit department at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP serving Alternative Investment clients in the Asset and Wealth Management group. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from the Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University.

Noanna Malkames is an Associate on the finance team at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she held Executive Administrative Assistant roles at companies including AB InBev, Rent the Runway, and Horizen Labs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University.

Noémie Cabriel is an Associate in Finance at L Catterton, based in Paris. She previously worked as a Middle Office Administrator in the Private Funds Group at Eurazeo in Paris and has experience as a VSE advisor. She holds a Master's degree in Banking Management and International Finance from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis.

Omar Ibrahim is a Vice President at L Catterton. He previously spent over four years at TowerBrook Capital Partners working on private equity investments in France and Europe, and earlier worked in the Investment Banking Division at Deutsche Bank in London. He holds a Master in Management from HEC Paris.

Parker Anderson is an Associate in Treasury at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as a Senior Treasury Analyst at Omnicom, where he focused on capital markets and lease accounting. He holds a finance degree from the University of Rhode Island.

Patrick Houël is a Board Member of L Catterton Real Estate, based in Paris. He began his career at Credit Lyonnais, then held financial leadership roles at Cognac Hennessy and the Moët Hennessy group, and became Financial Director of LVMH following its formation, overseeing finance and strategy for about 25 years. He started LVMH's private equity business, "L Capital," co-founded the "L Real Estate" business, and previously served on the boards of NYSE-Euronext and LVMH. He holds a PhD in law and a diploma from IEP / Sciences Po.

Paul Amodeo is a Vice President in the Investor Services group at L Catterton, where he handles external communication related to the finance, tax, and cash management activities of the firm's funds. He previously worked in Client Service at Bridgewater Associates. He holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from The University of Connecticut, Storrs.

Pete Steinle is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he interned at Ocean Block Capital, a commercial real estate development and acquisition firm in New York City, where he evaluated investment opportunities across the medical, retail, and industrial sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College.

Peyton Jeter is an Associate on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. She previously worked as an Analyst in the Private Funds Group at Piper Sandler, where she supported several private equity mandates, and started her career as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials & Services Group at Truist Securities. She holds a BS in Business Administration and Cognitive & Behavioral Science from Washington & Lee University.

Phil Wrede is an Associate with the Flagship Fund at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group at Jefferies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Philip Przybyszewski is a Senior Associate, Program Management at L Catterton. He previously worked at GovCIO, an IT consulting firm in the government sector, first as a business analyst and communications specialist and later as a Project Manager overseeing operations across cybersecurity, Agile implementation, communications, and organizational change management teams at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He earned a B.A. in International Affairs and Geography with a minor in Sustainability from The George Washington University.

Phoebe Ong is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Singapore. She previously worked at Värde Partners Asia as an Analyst across Investor Relations, Business Development, and Product Specialist roles, supporting regional fundraising, and earlier at Cambridge Associates as a Senior Analyst in the private investment group. She holds a BA in Economics from the National University of Singapore.

Polina Demushkina is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in London. She previously worked as an Associate on the Advisory team at Rede Partners, where she focused on primary fundraising, and as an Analyst in M&A at Wells Fargo covering sell-side consumer and retail deals. She holds a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Bath.

Prabal Gupta is a Senior Associate at L Catterton Asia. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Morgan Stanley's India coverage team, where he worked on M&A and capital market transactions across technology, healthcare, consumer, retail, real estate, and industrials. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Bachelor's in Finance and Investment Analysis from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi.

Rachel Yu is a Senior Associate in Data Engineering at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as a Data Consultant at Slalom's Global Technology group, handling data analysis, visualization, and engineering projects. She started her career as a mechanical engineer at Axon/TASER, Tesla, and Toyota before moving into data, and holds a BASc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Rahul Kanna is an Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Group at Perella Weinberg. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics & Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Raja Soni is a Senior Associate and Infrastructure Engineer at L Catterton, based in Mumbai. Before joining the firm, he was a Service Desk Manager at Cornerstone OnDemand, providing technical support to global users, and previously worked at Trafigura Global Services, The Monitor Group, Sutherland Global Services, and Silgate Solutions. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Application from the University of Mumbai.

Ricardo Salmon is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton focused on Latin America. He previously served as a Senior Managing Director and Partner at Eton Park Capital Management, where he handled public investments in emerging markets and worked on private equity and illiquid investments, and he earlier held roles on the Latin American private equity team at Deutsche Bank, at Bassini Playfair and Associates, and in M&A at James D. Wolfensohn, Inc. He holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Riccardo Cammi is a Senior Associate at L Catterton who previously worked at Neuberger Berman. He earned an MPhil in Finance from Cambridge University, as well as an MSc in International Management (CEMS) and a BSc in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University.

Salaar Haider is a Senior Associate at L Catterton working on Private Credit. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Energy and Infrastructure Group at Mizuho Securities. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from New York University.

Salim Amar is an Associate at L Catterton, working from the firm's London office. Before joining the firm, he spent three years at Deutsche Bank in London, serving as an Analyst and later an Associate in the EMEA Consumer & Retail Group. He holds an MSc in International Finance from HEC Paris and a dual Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and International Relations from IE Business School.

Salvador Ochagavía is a Vice President at L Catterton focused on Latin America. He previously served as a Vice President at AMERRA Capital, a private equity firm investing in food and agribusiness companies, and worked as a consultant at BCG advising LatAm clients and as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan. He holds a Civil and Industrial Engineering degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Sam Salamon is an Associate at L Catterton Real Estate. Before joining the firm, he interned in the real estate division of Tikehau Capital. He earned a Master in International Finance from HEC Paris and a BSc in Economics & Management from King's College London.

Sanjiv Mehta is Executive Chairman of L Catterton India, with roughly four decades of experience in the consumer industry, including 32 years at the Unilever Group where he served on the global executive management team from 2019 to 2023 and held Executive Chairman/CEO roles across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a non-executive independent director at Danone, Air India Limited, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and President Commissioner of Unilever Indonesia PT. He previously served as President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry from 2021 to 2022.

Sanya Madan is an Investment Analyst at L Catterton Asia. Before joining the firm, she spent about two years on the investment team at Premji Invest, where she focused on consumer sector opportunities. She holds a bachelor's degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.

Sean Xiang is an Associate at L Catterton Asia, based in Shanghai. Before joining the firm, he interned at HSBC's Investment Banking Division in Hong Kong and received a return offer. He holds double Masters of Management degrees from London Business School and Fudan University, along with a Bachelor of Statistics from Fudan University.

Shi is an Investment Analyst at L Catterton, working from the firm's Shanghai office. Before joining the firm, she was an Investment Banking Analyst Intern at Goldman Sachs. She holds dual Master in Management degrees from London Business School and Fudan University, and a B.S. in Economics from Renmin University of China.

Sherry Fu is an Investment Analyst at L Catterton Asia, based in Shanghai. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst on Goldman Sachs' China Advisory team in Beijing, covering the consumer, industrial, and healthcare sectors. She holds a Master of Finance from Fudan University and a B.A. in Financial Management from Sichuan University.

Shin Rong Teh is a Senior Associate on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Singapore. Before joining the firm, she worked as a Senior Associate at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, providing investment, credit, and wealth advisory services to clients across China and Southeast Asia. She holds a BBM from Singapore Management University and was an ASEAN Scholarship Award recipient.

Shriya Khanna is a Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton, based in Mumbai, with over a decade of experience across venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and startups. She previously served as Vice President & Head of Domestic Capital Formation at Aavishkaar Capital, where she led fundraising and investor engagement across alternative asset classes and helped build a fund-of-funds platform for emerging managers. Earlier she held roles at Trica (LetsVenture), Maple Capital Advisors, and 9dot9 Media. She holds a BA in Economics from the University of Delhi and is a CFA.

Shu Rong Peck is a Senior Associate on the Management Company Accounting team at L Catterton, based in Singapore. Before joining the firm, she held senior finance roles at companies including ams-OSRAM, OUE Limited, and DFS, and began her career in external audit at EY and PwC Singapore. She holds a professional certification from ACCA and is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore (CA Singapore).

Slade Townsend is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. He previously worked as an investment banking analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Jefferies. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.

Solveig Bruyninckx is a Senior Vice President at L Catterton working in finance. She started her career in the audit department at EY Luxembourg, then joined Blackstone's finance team as an Associate before becoming a financial controller for the mid-large buyout strategy at Eurazeo in Paris. She holds a Master's in Corporate Finance from ESSCA and a B.A. in Art History from Lille University.

Sophia Chen is an Associate with L Catterton Portfolio Operations, where she works on supply chain and operational improvements. She previously was an Associate at Kearney's Strategic Operations practice, focusing on supply chain transformations for consumer and retail clients, and earlier served as a Director at Transfinite Materials, a Croatian recycling and trading firm, leading business development and operations. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Stephanie Feng is an Associate with Capital Solutions at L Catterton (RMB), based in Shanghai. Before joining the firm, she worked across the full fund lifecycle at Greater Bay Area Cultural Fund Management Co., Ltd, a state-owned enterprise focused on cultural and consumer industry investment, and earlier worked in risk control, compliance, and operations at Guangzhou Cultural Investment Co., Ltd. She holds a Master of Science in Finance from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Steven Sun is a Vice President in Portfolio Management at L Catterton, based in Shanghai. Before joining the firm, he worked at Lunar Capital on buyouts, post-deal integration, portfolio management, and fundraising for consumer companies, and he started his career at KPMG Shanghai in Corporate Finance and Audit. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Fudan University.

Steven Tang is a Senior Advisor at L Catterton focused on portfolio operations for the firm's Asia Funds. He previously held executive roles over three decades at various companies in the US, Hong Kong, and China, including time at Warburg Pincus, where he supported companies through IPOs, and a seven-year tenure as Asia Pacific President of Viasystems. He holds a Master's degree in Economics from Bradford University and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and Electronics from Nottingham University.

Subroto Sinha is an Associate in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an Associate in the Valuation Services group at Alvarez & Marsal, where he provided valuation opinions on illiquid debt and equity interests for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and business development companies. He holds a B.S.B.A in Finance from The College of New Jersey.

Taneaki Mori is a Senior Associate with L Catterton's Asia fund, based in Tokyo. He previously worked at Nomura as an Investment Banking Associate on M&A transactions in the consumer, retail, and construction sectors, and began his career as an Associate Consultant at Mars & Co. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from The University of Tokyo.

Tatiana McManus is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, she worked as an investment banker in the Transportation Group at Morgan Stanley. She holds a BBA in Finance from the SMU Cox School of Business.

Thomas LaCalamito is Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he spent ten years at KPMG LLP, where he served as a Senior Manager in the Financial Services Audit Practice working with global diversified financial services clients. His experience includes U.S. GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and capital market transactions; he holds a B.S. in Accounting and an M.B.A. from Marist College and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Thomas Patierno is a Vice President in the Portfolio Valuation Group at L Catterton. He previously worked as a Principal helping lead the valuation group at GCM Grosvenor, and held earlier roles at L Catterton, Stone Point Capital, and Duff & Phelps. He holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Elon University.

Tish Maxwell is Vice President of Investor Communications at L Catterton. She previously served as a Senior Vice President at Citi Investment Management, part of Citi Global Wealth, and held roles at The Archstone Partnerships, Franklin Templeton, and Casey Quirk. She holds a BS in Business and Management from Skidmore College.

Todd Bartee is a Senior Advisor to L Catterton with C-level operating experience building direct-to-consumer brands across consumer packaged goods and consumer technology. He previously served as CEO of Aquasana, a direct-to-consumer water treatment business, and earlier held senior sales and marketing roles at Dell Technologies. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.

Tom Steinthal is the Chief Information Officer at L Catterton. He previously spent nearly nine years at BNY Mellon and Bridgewater Associates supporting technology platforms across the front, middle, and back office, and earlier delivered technology solutions to asset management and capital markets clients at firms including Goldman Sachs, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Credit Suisse First Boston, JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, and Lazard Frères. He also founded two technology consulting startups for financial institutions and holds a BA in Economics from Georgetown University and an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern.

Travis Ong is an Associate at L Catterton Asia, working from Singapore. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank as an Investment Banking Analyst covering M&A and leveraged finance transactions in Southeast Asia. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.

Tyler He is a Senior Associate at L Catterton Asia. He previously spent four years at DCP Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on Greater China, covering the consumer, TMT, and industrial sectors, and began his career at Silver Lake Partners working on technology and internet in Asia. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Finance from the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University.

Vikas Chanduri is a Senior Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked as an investment banking analyst in the Technology, Media, and Telecom Group at Guggenheim Securities. He holds a dual degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

Vincent Thiel is an Associate at L Catterton. Before joining the firm, he worked for three years in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in Paris, moving from Analyst to Associate, where he advised French clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, and shareholder matters across various industries. He holds an MSc in Management from HEC Paris.

William Anderson is an Associate in the Business Intelligence group at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Analyst at RiverRock European Capital Partners focusing on portfolio analysis, and interned at RG Capital doing equity research and portfolio analysis. He holds a Master's in Investment Management and a BA in French and Management Studies from Henley Business School.

William Genco is a Senior Vice President on the Capital Solutions team at L Catterton. He previously served as a Vice President in the Endowments & Foundations Group at U.S. Trust, where he worked on sales strategy and management reporting. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Boston College.

William W. Bradley is a Senior Advisor to L Catterton and a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC, as well as the Chief Outside Advisor to McKinsey & Company's non-profit practice. He previously served as a U.S. Senator for New Jersey from 1979 to 1997, was a 2000 Democratic presidential candidate, and earlier worked as a Senior Advisor and Vice Chairman of JP Morgan's International Council. Before his political career, he won an Olympic gold medal in 1964 and played professional basketball for the New York Knicks; he holds a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.

Won-Young Choi is the Head of Korea at L Catterton Asia. Before joining the firm, he worked at the Boston Consulting Group on consumer products and retail projects, covering due diligence, growth strategy, and sales force enhancement. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Yikai Chia is a Vice President at L Catterton Asia, based in Singapore. He previously worked at Southern Capital Group, focusing on middle-market high-growth businesses in Southeast Asia, and earlier held roles in Citigroup's investment banking division and Temasek's Transportation & Logistics team. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours from the National University of Singapore.

Zach Welsch is an Associate with the Flagship Fund at L Catterton. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer Group at Houlihan Lokey. He earned a B.B.A. in Finance, with a supplementary major in Mathematics and Statistics, from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

Zheni Marku is a Vice President and Legal & Compliance Manager (RCCI) at L Catterton. She started her career in 2015 at LBO France Gestion as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and became Chief Compliance Officer there in 2018. She holds a Master's degree in Internal Audit and Risk Management from Université Paris-Dauphine and a Master's degree in Banking and Finance from Université Paris 2 - Panthéon Assas.

Dan Reid is the Chief Operating Officer of L Catterton, overseeing the firm's legal, compliance, finance, human resources, information technology, and risk management functions. He joined the firm in 2014 as Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Previously, he was a Director in the Investment Management Advisory practice at KPMG and began his career in commercial and investment banking at Soundview Technology Group and Wells Fargo Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco.

Scott A. Dahnke is Global CEO of L Catterton, which he joined over 20 years ago, with prior experience in private equity, consulting, operating management, and finance. He was previously a Managing Director at DB Capital Partners and at AEA Investors, where he led consumer-sector investing, and earlier served as CEO of infoUSA (now Data Axle) and as a Partner at McKinsey & Company. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Stephanie Phair is Chief Customer Officer at Farfetch, overseeing marketing, brand, consumer tech products, the Private Client business and retail innovation strategies. She previously served as President of THE OUTNET.COM, which she launched in 2009, and was an Executive Board Member of the NET-A-PORTER Group, and earlier led business development and product at Portero and worked in communications and marketing roles at American Vogue, Issey Miyake and Siren PR. She holds an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.

Christopher North ran Amazon's UK business, was CEO of Nasdaq-listed Shutterfly when it agreed its $2.7 billion take-private by Apollo in 2019, and then co-led L Catterton's Growth Fund, which invested more than $2 billion in about 45 consumer and technology companies. In 2025 he founded colophon partners in London to advise and invest in category-leading growth-stage companies, and he remains at L Catterton as a Senior Advisor and portfolio-company board member. He is a 2026 Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, co-teaching Scaling Technology Ventures with Jeffrey Rayport, and has made more than 70 angel investments at pre-seed and seed. Earlier he was Global Managing Director of Phaidon Press, COO of HarperCollins Canada and head of electronic publishing at HarperCollins, after starting out as a Booz Allen Hamilton consultant. He writes the colophon, a Substack on technology, investing and operating.