Where does Junaid Zaheer work?

Junaid Zaheer is Group COO, Operations at Sun Capital Partners.

Where did Junaid Zaheer go to school?

Junaid Zaheer studied at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy); Michigan State University (Bachelor's degree with High Honors, Electrical Engineering); University of Maryland (Master's degree, Engineering Management).

Junaid Zaheer

Investor

Group COO, Operations at Sun Capital Partners

Boca Raton

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Genping LiuunlockedJunaid: together at Motorola Mobile Devices (2006–2007)

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About

Junaid Zaheer is Group COO and Operating Partner at Sun Capital Partners, Inc., where he works with CEOs and management teams on scaling platforms, growth, M&A, and operational improvement across the industrial, business services, and technology sectors. His background includes roles as an operator, in management consulting, and in private equity, with experience spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.

Experience

Sun Capital Partners, Inc.Group COO and Operating Partnercurrent2026 — present
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.Operating Partner | Portfolio Operations and Value Creation2024 — 2026
Tier One Relocation LLCBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
Access HoldingsOperating Principal | Private Equity Value Creation and Portfolio Operations2020 — 2024
American Student Transportation Partners, Inc.Board Observer2021 — 2023
Oasis ExperiencesBoard Observer2021 — 2023
Foundation Partners GroupBoard Observer2021 — 2023
TEGNAOperating Executive - Vice President and Head of Strategic Initiatives and Transformation Office2017 — 2021
KearneySenior Manager2014 — 2017
Long River Ventures III LPVenture Capital2012
Johnson ControlsProduct Management2009 — 2012
Motorola Mobile DevicesProduct Development Lead2006 — 2009
Michigan State UniversityResearch And Teaching Assistant2005 — 2007

Skills & more

Product ManagementManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness DevelopmentTelecommunicationsProject ManagementProgram ManagementBusiness StrategyData AnalysisMarketing StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Planning

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Product MarketingDue DiligencePortfolio ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategic NegotiationsDigital TransformationInternet of ThingsNew Business DevelopmentStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementLeadership

Languages Arabic · Hindi · Urdu

From Junaid's professional profile.

Colleagues at Sun Capital Partners

Aaron P. Wolfe

Executive Officer at Sun Capital Partners

Adam Cohen

Senior Associate, Transactions at Sun Capital Partners

Alexander Wyndham

Managing Director, Transactions at Sun Capital Partners

Alexandra Maisel

Chief Compliance Officer at Sun Capital Partners

Angela Williams

Chief Financial Officer at Sun Capital Partners

Anthony G. Polazzi

Executive Officer at Sun Capital Partners

Antony Levinson

Managing Director, Corporate Counsel at Sun Capital Partners

Aurélien Meyer

Vice President, Transactions at Sun Capital Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Junaid Zaheer?: Junaid Zaheer is Group COO and Operating Partner at Sun Capital Partners, Inc., where he works with CEOs and management teams on scaling platforms, growth, M&A, and operational improvement across the industrial, business services, and technology sectors. His background includes roles as an operator, in management consulting, and in private equity, with experience spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.
Where does Junaid Zaheer work?: Junaid Zaheer is Group COO, Operations at Sun Capital Partners.
Where did Junaid Zaheer go to school?: Junaid Zaheer studied at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy); Michigan State University (Bachelor's degree with High Honors, Electrical Engineering); University of Maryland (Master's degree, Engineering Management).

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