SierraConstellation Partners (SCP), a middle-market interim management and advisory firm, has added Winston Mar as a new managing director.
Mr. Mar’s experience includes interim management, strategic business planning, creditor negotiation, and financial and operational restructuring. He has worked across a variety of industries, including entertainment, information technology, food services, agricultural products, manufacturing, energy, and advertising & marketing.
“Winston is a valuable addition to our team,” said Lawrence Perkins, founder and CEO of SCP. “He is a respected turnaround professional who has negotiated successful restructurings, both out-of-court and in Chapter 11 proceedings. His knowledge and professionalism will be extremely beneficial to SCP as we continue to grow our business.”
Prior to joining SCP, Mr. Mar was a managing director at CRG Partners, a provider of operational and financial restructuring services, which was acquired by Deloitte in April 2012. At CRG, some of Mr. Mar’s engagements included serving as chief restructuring officer to a biomass power plant, running the sale process on a multi-store restaurant chain, working as interim chief financial officer for a consumer products company throughout its Chapter 11 proceedings, and leading a food processing company as CEO. Mr. Mar holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Southern California and an MBA from UCLA.
“I’m excited to have joined a growing, results-oriented firm with a collaborative approach to restructurings,” said Mr. Mar. “SCP is focused on helping businesses overcome obstacles which will allow them to thrive well into the future. I’m eager to be able to contribute to such an important endeavor.”
SierraConstellation Partners is a middle-market interim management and advisory firm. Clients include companies, management teams, their private equity investors, lenders, creditors, and other financial constituents. SCP is active in four areas: interim management, advisory services, strategic investment advisory services, and direct capital investments. SCP also partners with select investors to serve as management teams for potential acquisitions and for existing portfolio companies. The firm is based in Los Angeles (www.sierraconstellation.com).
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