Andrew J. Claerhout

Director/Board Member at General Nutrition Centers, Inc.

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Andrew J.
Claerhout is currently a Director at General Nutrition Centers, Inc., Exal Corp., Serta, Inc., and Treasurer & Director at Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
He previously worked as a Director at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, Dematic Corp., Simmons Bedding Company LLC, Munchkin, Inc., and GCT Global Container Terminals, Inc. He was also an Independent Director at GNC Holdings, Inc. and a Senior Managing Director at Ontario Teachers Private Capital.
Additionally, he worked as a Vice President at EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. and Ontario Teachers' Private Capital.
Currently, he is a Partner at Searchlight Capital Partners LLC (Toronto).

Andrew J. Claerhout active positions

Companies	Position	Start
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.	Director/Board Member	2009-06-30
Serta, Inc. Serta, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Serta, Inc. manufactures and distributes sleeping mattresses. It also offers pillows, blankets and sheets, mattress protections, bed frames, crib mattresses, baby accessories, and pet beds. The company was founded 1931 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.	Director/Board Member	2010-09-29
Exal Corp. Exal Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Exal Corp. manufactures aluminum and steel containers. The company was founded by Delfin Gilbert in 1993 and is headquartered in Youngstown, OH.	Director/Board Member	2010-09-29
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating and reducing the impact of heart disease and stroke. The company was founded on July 2, 1969 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Andrew J. Claerhout

Companies	Position	End
Searchlight Capital Partners LLC (Toronto)	Private Equity Investor	2022-04-30
Ontario Teachers Private Capital /Infrastructure/ Ontario Teachers Private Capital /Infrastructure/ Investment ManagersFinance Ontario Teachers Private Capital /Infrastructure/ is a private equity firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, a subsidiary of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board.	Private Equity Investor	2018-01-31
BRG Sports, Inc. BRG Sports, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables BRG Sports, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sports equipment and accessories. Its brands portfolio include Easton, Bell, Giro, and Ridell. The firm’s products are used in baseball, ice hockey, cycling, snow sports, and skateboarding. The company is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.	Director/Board Member	2013-11-13
GNC HOLDINGS, INC.	Director/Board Member	2013-07-17
EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. is a Toronto-based private equity firm. They also have offices in Calgary and Montreal	Private Equity Investor	2004-12-26

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EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. is a Toronto-based private equity firm. They also have offices in Calgary and Montreal	Finance
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.	Retail Trade
Ontario Teachers' Private Capital Ontario Teachers' Private Capital Investment ManagersFinance Teachers' Private Capital is a private equity firm founded in the year 1991. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with additional offices in London, Singapore and Hong Kong.	Finance
BRG Sports, Inc. BRG Sports, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables BRG Sports, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sports equipment and accessories. Its brands portfolio include Easton, Bell, Giro, and Ridell. The firm’s products are used in baseball, ice hockey, cycling, snow sports, and skateboarding. The company is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.	Consumer Durables
GNC Holdings, Inc. GNC Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade GNC Holdings, Inc. engages in the global retail of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements products, sports nutrition products and diet products. It operates through the following segments: U.S. and Canada, International and Manufacturing or Wholesale. The U.S. and Canada segment generates revenues primarily from sales of products to customers. The International segment earns from its international franchisees through product sales, royalties and franchise fees and also includes its China operations and The Health Store. The Manufacturing or Wholesale segment is comprised of its manufacturing operations in South Carolina and its wholesale partner relationships. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.	Retail Trade
Serta, Inc. Serta, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Serta, Inc. manufactures and distributes sleeping mattresses. It also offers pillows, blankets and sheets, mattress protections, bed frames, crib mattresses, baby accessories, and pet beds. The company was founded 1931 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.	Consumer Durables
Exal Corp. Exal Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Exal Corp. manufactures aluminum and steel containers. The company was founded by Delfin Gilbert in 1993 and is headquartered in Youngstown, OH.	Process Industries
Munchkin, Inc. Munchkin, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Munchkin, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets infant and toddler clothing products. It offers sippy cups, feeding supplies, clothing, bath, potty, nursery and apparels. The company was founded by Steven B. Dunn in 1991 and is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA.	Consumer Non-Durables
Simmons Bedding Company LLC Simmons Bedding Company LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simmons Bedding Co. LLC manufactures and markets mattresses. The firm offers products under the brand names such as BackCare, Beautyrest, Deep Sleep, Natural Care, HealthSmart and Simmon. The company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons in 1870 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA	Consumer Durables
Alliance Laundry Systems LLC Alliance Laundry Systems LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Alliance Laundry Systems LLC engages in the invention, design, production, and marketing of solutions for commercial laundries. It manufactures products under the brand names such as Speed Queen, UniMac, Primus, Huebsch, and IPSO. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Ripon, WI.	Producer Manufacturing
Dematic Corp. Dematic Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Dematic Corp. designs, builds, implements, and supports automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centers, and production facilities. Its products include AGV systems, conveyer systems, overhead systems, palletizing and depalletizing, voice and lights, robotic systems, sortation systems, storage systems and workstation systems. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Technology Services
GCT Global Container Terminals, Inc. GCT Global Container Terminals, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation GCT Global Container Terminals, Inc. operates container terminals. It specializes in transportation, stevedoring, containers, general cargo, shipping, and logistics. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.	Transportation
Ontario Teachers Private Capital /Infrastructure/ Ontario Teachers Private Capital /Infrastructure/ Investment ManagersFinance Ontario Teachers Private Capital /Infrastructure/ is a private equity firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, a subsidiary of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board.	Finance
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating and reducing the impact of heart disease and stroke. The company was founded on July 2, 1969 and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.	Commercial Services
Searchlight Capital Partners LLC (Toronto)	Finance