Katharine Melzer

About Katharine Melzer

Katie works closely with CODI’s investment team to develop and maintain relationships with intermediaries across the country and works closely with CODI’s existing subsidiaries to foster growth through opportunistic acquisitions. Prior to CODI, Ms. Melzer spent over 15 years in Baird’s Consumer Group working with private equity firms and multinational companies on sell-side, buy-side and financing transactions. Ms. Melzer has significant cross-border transaction experience having spent time in Baird’s London and Hong Kong offices. Ms. Melzer received her MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and graduated, with distinction, from the University of Michigan, with a BA degree in Organizational Management.

Experience

1. Managing Director, Head of Business Development

   Compass Diversified Nyse Codi

   Sep 2020 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   CODI owns and manages a diverse family of established North American middle market businesses. Each of its current subsidiaries is a leader in its niche market.CODI maintains controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries in order to maximize its ability to impact long-term cash flow generation and value. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of the Company and to make cash distributions to its shareholders.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  1996 — 2000

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2007 — 2009