Jacob Kotzubei
Director/Board Member at VERTIV HOLDINGS CO
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Jacob Kotzubei is co-president of Platinum Equity and a member of its Investment Committee.
Among his responsibilities, Mr. Kotzubei leads the Los Angeles headquarters–based investment team and has oversight responsibility for the investment team in Asia.
In addition, Mr. Kotzubei plays an active role in the management of the firm’s day-to-day activities as well as its strategic direction.
Mr. Kotzubei and his team led the acquisition of, divestiture of or investment in the following: SourceOne Healthcare (formerly Diagnostic Imaging), Geologic, CompuCom Systems, Turf Care Supply (formerly a division of Lesco), ESM Group, PNA Group, SDI, Broadleaf Logistic (formerly Canwel Building Products, a division acquired from Weyerhaeuser),
Sigura (formerly the Innovative Water Care division of Lonza), Centerfield, Cision, CabinetWorks, Club Car (formerly a division of Ingersoll Rand), Ingram Micro (formerly owned by HNA Technology), McGraw Hill Education and Solenis, including related add-ons, financings and refinancings.
Mr. Kotzubei is a member of the board of directors at Ryerson (NYSE: RYI) and Vertiv (NYSE: VRT).
Mr. Kotzubei has more than 25 years of M&A experience, including substantial complex carve-out and public-to-private experience in numerous industries and countries.
Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2002, Mr. Kotzubei was a vice president of the High Tech group at Goldman Sachs and was head of the East Coast Semiconductor group.
Previously, he was an M&A attorney with Sullivan & Cromwell in New York.
Mr. Kotzubei received his B.A.
from Wesleyan University and his J.D.
from Columbia University School of Law where he was elected as a member of the Columbia Law Review.
He is a retired member of the New York State Bar.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-23 | 50,000 ( 0.15% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-03-06 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Jacob Kotzubei active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
| VERTIV HOLDINGS CO | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-06 |
Platinum Equity Advisors LLC
 Platinum Equity Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Platinum Equity Advisors LLC (Platinum Equity Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Tom Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Investment Committee Member | 2001-12-31 |
Vertiv Corp.
 Vertiv Corp. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Vertiv Corp. designs and manufactures air conditioning technologies. Its products include server racks and cabinets, power conditioning, precision cooling, and surge protection products. The firm's services include AC and DC power and battery system services. The company was founded by Ralph Liebert in 1946 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Platinum Equity LLC
 Platinum Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance Platinum Equity LLC engages in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies. The company is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
PNA Group Holding Corp.
 PNA Group Holding Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PNA Group Holding Corp. manufactures and distributes steel products. It also provides processing services and distributes steel products, including a full line of structural and long products, plate, flat rolled coil, tubulars and sheet. The company offers services to the oil and gas, telecommunications, and construction industries. PNA Group Holding is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| 3l Opportunities I Dnz LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jacob Kotzubei
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| KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-02-11 |
| VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION | Chairman | 2021-12-16 |
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Training of Jacob Kotzubei
| Wesleyan University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbia Law School | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| KEY ENERGY SERVICES, INC. | Industrial Services |
| RYERSON HOLDING CORPORATION | Non-Energy Minerals |
| DOMAN BUILDING MATERIALS GROUP LTD. | Retail Trade |
| VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION | Transportation |
| VERTIV HOLDINGS CO | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 17 |
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KEMET Corp.
 KEMET Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing KEMET Corp. engages in the manufacture of passive electronic components. It operates through the following segments: Solid Capacitors; Film and Electrolytic; and Electro-Magnetic, Sensors, and Actuators. The Solid Capacitors segment produces tantalum, aluminum, polymer, and ceramic capacitors. The Film and Electrolytic segment includes the production of film, paper, and wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The Electro-Magnetic, Sensors, and Actuators segment comprises the electro-magnetic compatible materials and devices, piezo materials and actuators, and various types of sensors. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Producer Manufacturing |
Ryerson, Inc.
 Ryerson, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Ryerson, Inc. is a platinum equity company, which engages in the processing and distribution of metal products. The company process and distributes products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms which include coils, sheets, rounds, hexagons, square and flat bars, plates, structurals and tubing. It provides a broad range of processing and fabrication services and supply chain solutions, including just-in-time delivery and value-added components to original equipment manufacturers. The company's services include: just-in-time inventory programs, production of kits containing multiple products for ease of assembly by the customer, consignment arrangements, and production and technical assistance. Ryerson was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
 Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. distributes and markets aftermarket automotive equipment and accessories in North America. It offers category management, e-Commerce, sales support and logistics services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Exeter, PA. | Distribution Services |
PNA Group Holding Corp.
PNA Group Holding Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PNA Group Holding Corp. manufactures and distributes steel products. It also provides processing services and distributes steel products, including a full line of structural and long products, plate, flat rolled coil, tubulars and sheet. The company offers services to the oil and gas, telecommunications, and construction industries. PNA Group Holding is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Distribution Services |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Finance |
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides legal services. It specializes in the areas of corporate law, securities, corporate, litigation, mergers, real estate, pro bono, investment management and taxation. Their clients include industrial, commercial, financial, private funds, governmental, educational, charitable and cultural enterprises and entities. The company was founded by Algernon Sydney Sullivan and William Nelson Cromwell in 1879 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Commercial Services |
Vertiv Corp.
Vertiv Corp. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Vertiv Corp. designs and manufactures air conditioning technologies. Its products include server racks and cabinets, power conditioning, precision cooling, and surge protection products. The firm's services include AC and DC power and battery system services. The company was founded by Ralph Liebert in 1946 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Electronic Technology |
Platinum Equity Advisors LLC
Platinum Equity Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Platinum Equity Advisors LLC (Platinum Equity Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Tom Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
KEMET Electronics Corp.
 KEMET Electronics Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology KEMET Electronics Corp. supplies electronic components. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Platinum Equity LLC
Platinum Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance Platinum Equity LLC engages in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies. The company is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Finance |
PNA Group, Inc.
 PNA Group, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing PNA Group, Inc. distributes steel products. The firm's products include flat rolled coil, tubulars & sheet, and plate. The company also provides steel processing services. It serves the oil and gas, telecommunications, and construction industries. The company was founded in April, 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Producer Manufacturing |
MegaPath Cloud Co. LLC
 MegaPath Cloud Co. LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications MegaPath Cloud Co. LLC provides cloud communications and connectivity services. It offers data, voice, security and hosted information technology services for small, medium, and enterprise businesses as well as wholesale solutions to the carrier and service-provider markets. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Communications |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Columbia Law Review | Government |
Artesyn Embedded Technologies, Inc.
 Artesyn Embedded Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Artesyn Embedded Technologies, Inc. manufactures power conversion and embedded computing solutions. Its products include AC-DC Power Supplies and DC-DC Converters. The company helps to accelerate time-to-market and reduce risk with cost-effective advanced network computing and power conversion solutions. The firm serves for communications, computing, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Technology Services |
| 3l Opportunities I Dnz LLC | |
PNA Intermediate Holding Corp.
 PNA Intermediate Holding Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing PNA Intermediate Holding Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in distribution of steel products. It operates business through four subsidiaries such as Infra-Metals Co, Delta Steel LP, Feralloy Corp., and Metals Supply Co. Ltd. The company is located in Atlanta, GA. | Producer Manufacturing |
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