Private Equity.
For just over a decade, Ransley worked inside some of the most recognized private equity names in the industry. His roles centered around consumer insights and sourcing, with a consumer sector mandate.
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Firms
Bluegem Capital | 2020 - 2023
US Operating Advisor
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Assist with due diligence of European headquartered assets, who looked to the US to unlock value.
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Built preliminary business plans, financial models, in-house and out of houses staffing
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Full US market oversight for brand expansion for their German skincare business - expansion plan, key hires, agency management, reporting to CEO & Board of Directors. Eventually hiring US GM and transitioned to US Chairman.
Patina | 2019 - 2022
Co-Managing Partner
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Co-founded a seed investment & advisory platform, with a focus beauty & lifestyle brands.
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Led investment strategy and portfolio management
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Maintained Board and Board Advisor seats on behalf of our fund
L Catterton | 2013 - 2017
Advisor, Director
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Situated within the Flagship fund structure, working closely with consumer insights teams to create
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multi-year investment thesis and Top 200 consumer brands that played within our convictions
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Led US & pan-European sourcing efforts and early diligence
Various | 2011 - 2013
Advisor
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Held similar roles with various top tier consumer investment firms such as TSG Consumer Partners, VMG Consumer Partners, and AEA Growth, assisting with consumer insights, brand identification and sourcing