One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock” or the “Firm”), a value-oriented, operationally focused private equity firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Paolo Ferrari to its team of Operating Partners. Mr. Ferrari will focus on driving post-acquisition value creation at One Rock’s portfolio companies, with a particular emphasis on industrial businesses in need of operational transformation.

Mr. Ferrari joins One Rock with more than 30 years of experience leading global industrial, automotive and technology businesses. Most recently, he served as Chairman, CEO and President of Bridgestone Americas, where he led the company through strategic repositioning, broad innovation and comprehensive restructuring initiatives focused on improving revenue, margins and return on invested capital. Prior to his Americas role, Mr. Ferrari served as CEO and President of Bridgestone EMEA, where he focused the company and operations on the premium segment, rationalized the manufacturing footprint, and originated and executed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics, a leading European fleet solutions business. Mr. Ferrari had been a member of Bridgestone Corporation’s Global Executive Committee in Tokyo since 2016. Earlier in his career, Mr. Ferrari served as CEO of Pirelli North America and Pirelli Latin America, where he drove profitability improvement and premium market share growth across both regions, and held executive and M&A leadership roles at Telecom Italia Group, building broad experience in operational leadership and business transformation across industrial and services businesses. Prior to joining as an Operating Partner, Mr. Ferrari has been working closely with One Rock for more than a year through his portfolio company involvement.

“Paolo brings substantial experience leading global industrial businesses as CEO through complex transformations and delivering strong operational and financial results,” said Tony W. Lee, Managing Partner at One Rock. “Through our work together on One Rock’s portfolio companies, we have seen his ability to engage directly with management teams and drive meaningful change. We are pleased to welcome Paolo to the team and look forward to leveraging his expertise across our portfolio.”

“One Rock’s focus on operational and financial value creation in complex industrial situations aligns directly with the work I have spent my career doing,” said Paolo Ferrari. “In our recent collaboration, I experienced firsthand how closely One Rock works with management to drive transformation, and I am excited to bring that approach across One Rock’s portfolio.”

Working alongside Operating Partners has been a key part of One Rock’s strategy since its inception. Mr. Ferrari joins a growing team of 29 Operating Partners at One Rock.

ABOUT ONE ROCK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

One Rock makes investments in companies with potential for growth and operational improvement using a rigorous approach that utilizes highly experienced Operating Partners to identify, acquire and enhance businesses in select industries. The involvement of these Operating Partners is designed to afford One Rock the ability to conduct due diligence and consummate acquisitions and investments in all types of situations, regardless of complexity. One Rock works collaboratively with company management and its Operating Partners to develop a comprehensive business plan focused on growing the enterprise and its profitability to enhance long-term value.

For more information, visit www.onerock.com.

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