Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Announces Team Expansion and Promotions

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, signaled an uptick in its growth trajectory by announcing notable changes within its team. Jonathan Sinnott, an integral part of the firm since 2018, was promoted to Principal, reflecting his pivotal role in Pacific Avenue's platform acquisitions. Sinnott's background includes a tenure as a Private Equity Associate at Oaktree Capital and impressive academic credentials from the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA Anderson School of Business.

Chris Nealey, who became part of the team in 2021, has been elevated to the position of Vice President. His responsibilities encompass investment opportunity evaluation, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio company monitoring. Nealey's previous experience includes roles at Fertitta Capital and Wells Fargo Securities, underpinning his substantial contribution to Pacific Avenue's acquisitions team.

In addition to these promotions, Pacific Avenue welcomed two new members to its team: Rohan Tangri as Vice President and Leo Bucksbaum as Associate. Both new hires are expected to bolster the firm's efforts in investment opportunity evaluation and portfolio operations, bringing in fresh perspectives from their previous roles at well-regarded institutions.

Founder and Managing Partner, Chris Sznewajs, emphasized the importance of internal development and the strategic enhancement of the team. The firm, recognized for its focus on complex transactions and corporate carve-outs in the middle market, views these changes as integral to its mission of building a leading team in Southern California's private equity landscape.