Bob W. Sperry

Founder at Kainos Capital LLC

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Process Industries

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Bob Sperry PARTNER Bob is a founding partner of the firm who has over 35 years of operating and investment experience in the food and consumer products sector.
He is a member of the firm’s investment committee.
Bob leads the implementation and oversight of Kainos’ Change Capital Initiatives and is dedicated to Kainos’ partner companies’ long-term growth.
The unique challenges and growth opportunities presented by each of our partner companies are what motivates Bob and the Kainos team.
He values the great culture of the firm and is excited to come to work every day.
Bob enjoys working alongside entrepreneurs and talented management teams to identify and execute Change Capital initiatives that make them more strategically relevant in the marketplace.
Previously, Bob was a partner with Brynwood Partners from 2003 through 2010, where he was responsible for deal sourcing, execution, approving fund investments, operational oversight, and exit of investments.
He previously was an operating partner with Hicks, Muse, Tate, and Furst (“HM”) from 1997 to 2003, where he was responsible for operational oversight of the food portfolio companies.
Before partnering with HM, Bob spent 17 years working for Nestle in a wide range of general management roles.
Bob is a graduate of Central Connecticut State College, receiving a B.A.
in Business Administration, and has attended executive management programs at Cornell University and IMD in Geneva, Switzerland.
Bob’s family supports several organizations that focus on providing assisted housing and job training for developmentally challenged adults.
Bob gains additional insights into the consumer and the evolving food trends through his family’s gourmet butcher shop and restaurants in his hometown of Ridgefield, CT.

Bob W. Sperry active positions

Companies	Position	Start
21st Century Group LLC 21st Century Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance 21st Century Group LLC (21st Century Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by John L. Ware. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.	Private Equity Investor	-
Kainos Capital LLC Kainos Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kainos Capital LLC (Kainos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.	Founder	2012-01-31

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Former positions of Bob W. Sperry

Companies	Position	End
UNITEK GLOBAL SERVICES INC.	Director/Board Member	2013-12-04
Brynwood Partners Management LLC Brynwood Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brynwood Partners Management LLC (Brynwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Hendrik J. Hartong. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.	Private Equity Investor	2011-03-29
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pinnacle Foods Group LLC operates as a producer, marketer, and distributor of shelf stable and frozen food products. Its products are sold through supermarkets, grocery wholesalers and distributors, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, warehouse clubs and military channels. The company was founded on June 19, 1998 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2003-12-30
Round Hill Investments LLC Round Hill Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Round Hill Investments LLC (Round Hill Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by C. Dean Metropoulos. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.	Chief Operating Officer	2003-11-29
International Home Foods, Inc.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2000-12-30

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NESTLÉ S.A.	Consumer Non-Durables

Private companies	13
Brynwood Partners Management LLC Brynwood Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Brynwood Partners Management LLC (Brynwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Hendrik J. Hartong. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.	Finance
Nestlé USA, Inc. Nestlé USA, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.	Process Industries
S. Walter Packaging Corp. S. Walter Packaging Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries S. Walter Packaging Corp. designs and delivers packaging solutions. Its products include shopping bags, boxes, tissue paper, wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and other packaging accessories. The firm clients include branded consumer products companies and retailers. The company was founded by Simon Walter in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.	Process Industries
Hicks Muse & Co. Partners LP Hicks Muse & Co. Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance HM Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Dallas, Texas. The firm was originally formed in 1989 by Tom Hicks and John Muse as Hicks, Muse & Co. In 1994, they became known as Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst to reflect the roles of Charles Tate and Jack Furst. In March 2006, the name was changed to HM Capital Partners to reflect the departure of Tom Hicks and the new group of partners heading the firm.	Finance
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pinnacle Foods Group LLC operates as a producer, marketer, and distributor of shelf stable and frozen food products. Its products are sold through supermarkets, grocery wholesalers and distributors, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, warehouse clubs and military channels. The company was founded on June 19, 1998 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.	Consumer Non-Durables
International Home Foods, Inc.	Consumer Non-Durables
Grey Global Group LLC Grey Global Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Grey Global Group LLC operates as a marketing communication agency. The company was founded on August 1, 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Commercial Services
Round Hill Investments LLC Round Hill Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Round Hill Investments LLC (Round Hill Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by C. Dean Metropoulos. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.	Finance
21st Century Group LLC 21st Century Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance 21st Century Group LLC (21st Century Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by John L. Ware. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.	Finance
UniTek Global Services, Inc. UniTek Global Services, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services UniTek Global Services, Inc. engages in the provision of engineering and construction services for the telecommunications industry. The firm also offers drop, ISP, network repair and maintenance, and fiber splicing services. It serves the major telecommunications and cable television companies, rural broadband service providers, enterprises, and municipalities. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.	Industrial Services
Advanced Refreshment LLC Advanced Refreshment LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Advanced Refreshment LLC provided bottled water and water-based beverages. It sould its products through grocery retailers, club stores, drug stores, and mass merchandisers. The company was founded by Abramowitz M. Robert in 1998 and was headquartered in Mercer Island, WA.	Consumer Non-Durables
Milk Specialties Co. Milk Specialties Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Milk Specialties Co. manufactures nutrition and health products for human and animals. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.	Process Industries
Kainos Capital LLC Kainos Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kainos Capital LLC (Kainos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.	Finance