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Martin Gilkes

Head of Value Creation at Sopris Private Equity

Los Angeles, CA

About

Martin Gilkes joined Sopris Capital in 2025 as Head of Value Creation for its private equity strategy, focusing on building organizational capability and scaling operations at portfolio companies. He previously served nearly seven years as COO of a PE-backed ultra-low carbon renewable fuels developer, led strategic planning globally at Mattel, and worked at Bain Capital on diligence and value creation, having begun his career at the Boston Consulting Group. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master's from the University of Oxford, and a bachelor's from MIT.

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