Enhancing Managerial Team in Preparation for Expansion: Clearlake Capital Bolsters Leadership for Growth in Global Investment Operations
In a strategic move to bolster its team, private equity firm Clearlake Capital has announced the appointment of four senior executives across its Capital Markets and O.P.S.® teams. The new appointees are Eric Rimmke, Josh Lederman, Tasha Pelio, and Chad Neale.
Josh Lederman, with over a decade of experience, joins Clearlake Capital as Managing Director, Capital Markets, having previously worked at KKR, Morgan Stanley, and KKR Capital Markets. Lederman's extensive background in technology, media, and tech-enabled services sectors is expected to bring valuable insights to the firm.
Eric Rimmke, a seasoned professional, takes on the role of O.P.S.® Principal, having worked at Advent International, Vista Equity Partners, Boston Consulting Group, Qventus, and WePay before joining Clearlake Capital. His appointment is part of Clearlake's efforts to reinforce its senior O.P.S.® team.
Tasha Pelio, who has worked at J.P. Morgan and Lehman Brothers, joins Clearlake Capital as O.P.S.® Managing Director, Marketing & Communications. Although her specific prior experience details are not provided, she is part of Clearlake's strengthened senior O.P.S.® team.
Chad Neale, whose previous work experience is not detailed, has been appointed as O.P.S.® Senior Vice President, Information Security. He has worked at Cyblade, Alliant M&A, Cylance, PwC, and First Advantage before joining Clearlake Capital.
These appointments reflect Clearlake Capital's strategy to enhance its team with proven talent in both Capital Markets and operational capabilities. The integrated private equity, credit, and O.P.S.® platform of Clearlake has deployed more than $57bn globally in credit and equity capital.
Behdad Eghbali, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clearlake Capital, stated that the team has been expanded to nearly 250 people to better serve their companies and investors. José E. Feliciano, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, added that the appointments are to deliver strong outcomes in today's market.
Clearlake Capital manages over $90bn in assets and continues to invest across its core sectors - technology, industrials, and consumer. The firm's strategic moves aim to provide its portfolio companies and investors with the best possible service and outcomes.
- Josh Lederman, with extensive background in technology, media, and tech-enabled services sectors, has joined Clearlake Capital as Managing Director, Capital Markets, having previously worked at KKR, Morgan Stanley, and KKR Capital Markets.
- Eric Rimmke, a seasoned professional with a diverse work history including Advent International, Vista Equity Partners, Boston Consulting Group, Qventus, and WePay, has been appointed as O.P.S.® Principal at Clearlake Capital, strengthening its senior O.P.S.® team.
- Tasha Pelio, previously working at J.P. Morgan and Lehman Brothers, has joined Clearlake Capital as O.P.S.® Managing Director, Marketing & Communications, contributing to the firm's enhanced team.
- Chad Neale, with a background in information security at Cyblade, Alliant M&A, Cylance, PwC, and First Advantage, has been appointed as O.P.S.® Senior Vice President, Information Security at Clearlake Capital.
- Led by Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, the team at Clearlake Capital has expanded to nearly 250 people to better serve their portfolio companies and investors, as part of the firm's strategy to deliver strong outcomes in today's market.
