Bill Nowicke is responsible for managing the transition of newly acquired companies into Platinum Equity’s portfolio. He also has responsibilities related to post-transition monitoring and oversight of operational performance at certain portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity, Mr. Nowicke held roles at Chrysler, AlixPartners, and Agility.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, a Master’s in Systems Engineering from Oakland University and a Master of Business Administration from University of Michigan.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Sean Ramsey is responsible for performing operational and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans.

Mr. Ramsey joined Platinum in 2014. He previously held positions in Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Practice and prior to that at Ernst & Young, Accenture and DuPont.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Robbie Reynders is responsible for performing operational and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2017, Mr. Reynders served as Managing Director, Operations at The Gores Group. He also held positions with Avis Europe, Inchcape and Dubai Holding, and started his career at The Boston Consulting Group.

Mr. Reynders holds a Master of Science in Business Engineering from the University of Antwerp (Belgium), and a M.Sc. in Information Systems from The Leonard N. School of Business at New York University.

Drew Schechtman is the Head of ESG and Sustainability. He will help advance environmental, social and governance strategies across the firm’s corporate operations, investment teams and portfolio companies. Mr. Schechtman brings 15 years experience leading ESG and sustainable investment programs and strategically driving corporate responsibility efforts.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2023, Mr. Schechtman served as the Head of ESG Investment Strategy for AIG, Corebridge Financial and Voya Financial. He also worked at BNY Mellon as Head of Environmental Investment and Sustainability.

Mr. Schechtman holds a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Aloysius Sin is responsible for performing commercial and operational due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2016, Mr. Sin worked at GIC and Bain & Company.

Mr. Sin holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Robert Wentworth participates in senior-level merger and acquisition activities for Platinum Equity and is a member of the Investment Committee. Mr. Wentworth was previously president and chief executive officer for the North American operations of Platinum portfolio company NextiraOne, where he led its formation and served as its CEO since its inception in 2001.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 1997, Mr. Wentworth was president and chief executive officer at Alden Electronics, where he also served as the company’s chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Wentworth served as a certified public accountant for 14 years with Ernst & Young.

Mr. Wentworth grew up in Massachusetts and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Bentley College.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Eric Yap is responsible for performing operational and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans. He specializes in technology diligence.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2015, Mr. Yap held positions at American Capital and The Home Depot.

Mr. Yap holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Colorado State University.

As a member of Platinum Equity’s M&A Operations team, Benjamin York is responsible for performing operational and commercial due diligence on potential acquisition targets and for developing post-acquisition transition and value creation plans.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2007, Mr. York was a Principal at Mercer Consulting.

Mr. York holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries.