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Wynnchurch Capital Expands its Team with the Addition of Michael MacKay

Rosemont, IL – August 16, 2018 — Wynnchurch Capital, LLC (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it is expanding its team with the addition of Michael MacKay, who has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. Mr. MacKay is focused on reviewing and pursuing new investment opportunities and working with existing portfolio companies.

Chris O’Brien, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch, said, We are excited to have Mike join the team at Wynnchurch. He brings great experience that will allow him to contribute immediately to the multiple investment opportunities we have under review. We look forward to working with him as we continue to expand the capabilities of the firm.”

Prior to joining Wynnchurch, Michael served as a Senior Associate with Pritzker Group Private Capital where he developed detailed investment theses, evaluated complex investments, and worked with existing portfolio companies to help create value. 

Michael began his career as an Analyst in the Global Industrials Group in the New York office of Barclays. While at Barclays Mr. MacKay worked with companies across the rental car, industrial components and waste services industries. He obtained his B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his M.B.A. with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 

Wynnchurch Capital is actively investing from its $1.3 billion Fund IV. In August 2018, Wynnchurch acquired Logistik, a worldwide leader in managed clothing services and uniform solutions. Other recent Wynnchurch investments include CPS, the leading provider of mission-critical solutions for highly demanding industries and applications; and Team Car Care, the market leader in the quick oil change segment of the Do-It-For-Me” (“DIFM”) automotive aftermarket.

About Wynnchurch Capital

Wynnchurch Capital, LLC, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with offices in California and Canada, was founded in 1999, and is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. Wynnchurch’s strategy is to partner with middle market companies in the United States and Canada that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch Capital manages a number of private equity funds with $2.2 billion of committed capital under management and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs and restructurings. For more information, please visit: wyn​nchurch​.com.

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