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Cedric Shaw Joins Akoya Capital as Managing Director, Industrial Products & Packaging Sector Leader

Chicago, April 6, 2021. Akoya Capital is excited to announce that Cedric Shaw has joined as Managing Director, Industrial Products & Packaging Sector Leader.

Cedric has over 30 years experience leading industrial businesses providing focus on acquisition and innovation to achieve profitable growth. Cedric is recognized as a hard charging difference maker. He has a solid track record of improving operational metrics and developing leadership talent. In over 20 years with ITW, he held increasingly responsible executive positions, most recently as Platform Group President of the Industrial Packaging businesses. His early career includes key roles with ARCO Metals, Newtec International and Continental Can Company.

AKOYA IS SEEKING PLATFORM INVESTMENTS IN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & PACKAGING

Akoya is interested in pursuing unique opportunities and acquisitions in Industrial Products & Packaging within the following segments:

  • Packaging Equipment & Consumables
  • Food Equipment & Service
  • General Industrial Equipment

IDEAL TARGET COMPANY CHARACTERISTICS

• Sales of $25 to $200 million
• Minimum $3 million of EBITDA
• Privately held, owner/operator run or corporate carve-outs
• Innovative companies with niche specialties and/or unique service offerings

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Akoya Capital is a sector focused investment firm that creates and nurtures partnerships between management and capital. With industry leading sector leaders, proprietary platform organizations, experienced management teams and co-investors, we collaborate on compelling value creation opportunities. Together, we develop and execute industry sector acquisition strategies that deliver significant, measurable value for management, partners and shareholders.

We will consider smaller companies on a selective basis or as an add-on acquisition. In addition to Industrial Packaging, Akoya seeks investment opportunities in the following sectors:

  • Industrial Chemicals & Distribution
  • Consumer Foods, Products & Home Services
  • Professional Information Services

CONTACT US

If you know of a company that fits this profile, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you. Please contact Liz Dominick at 312-203-3443 ldominick@akoyacapital.com