SK Capital Partners Appoints John Novak as Head of Business Development

SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors, announced today that John Novak has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Business Development. In this position, Mr. Novak will play a leading role in SK Capital’s efforts to identify, prioritize, and execute new investment opportunities across its core sectors, working closely with the firm’s investment teams to support SK Capital’s continued growth.

Mr. Novak brings more than two decades of experience in private equity and investment banking, with a particular focus on building strategic relationships across the industry and sourcing attractive investment opportunities. Prior to joining SK Capital, Mr. Novak was a Managing Director at Paine Schwartz Partners, where he most recently led business development and capital markets efforts with a focus on overseeing and cultivating a pipeline of new investment opportunities. Prior to Paine Schwartz Partners, Mr. Novak held roles at Swander Pace Capital and Banc of America Securities.

“I am excited to join SK Capital as Head of Business Development and look forward to working alongside the firm’s talented team to help drive continued growth and success,” said Mr. Novak.

Mario Toukan, Managing Director at SK Capital Partners, commented, “John has a proven track record of building strong relationships and identifying compelling opportunities that align closely with SK Capital’s investment strategy. His experience, energy, and connectivity make him a valuable addition to the team as we continue to expand our platform and invest in businesses where we can drive transformative growth.”

About SK Capital:

SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors. The Firm seeks to build resilient, sustainable, and growing businesses that create substantial long-term value. SK Capital aims to utilize its industry, operating, and investment experience to identify opportunities to transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved strategic positioning, growth, and profitability, as well as lower operating risk. SK Capital’s portfolio of businesses generates revenues of approximately $12 billion annually, employs more than 25,000 people globally, and operates more than 200 plants in over 30 countries. The Firm currently has approximately $9 billion in assets under management. For more information, please visit www.skcapitalpartners.com.

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