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Mattiq is a transformative materials design and development company on a mission to decarbonize the fundamental building blocks that power our world. Spun out from Northwestern University’s International Institute of Nanotechnology, Mattiq blends materials science and artificial intelligence to accelerate the exploration, discovery, and real-world deployment of new materials and processes to power commercially viable, sustainable production of critical chemicals and fuels. This alleviates the materials bottleneck in the world’s transition to net-zero, providing energy and chemical companies with clean, flexible, and cost-effective electrochemical solutions that lead to improved supply chain resilience.

Defining, mining, and commercializing the materials genome.

Advisor to patented AI and blockchain-related businesses, providing business strategy, execution, and capital raising. Working with patented blockchain businesses that provide clear solutions to various market segments. I work to leverage tangible value-propositions deploying blockchain technology across various industries, including Fintech, Regtech, Biotech, Logistics, Identity Management, Cloud-based Blockchain solutions, and government document management and surveillance, to name a few. Blockchain is a powerful solution when AI and Biometrics on a blockchain are deployed technologies and, as technological change continues to accelerate, I work to create valuable business solutions and strategies that will further accelerate change and efficiencies in global market places.

Partner of Africera Fund I, L.P., a private equity fund vehicle (“Fund”) focused on investing across the entire value chain related and connected to agribusiness in Sub Saharan Africa (“SSA”). The Fund invests in inputs, thru-puts, logistics, information technology, marketing, branding, packaging, associated industries & value links in SSA’s food and beverage markets.

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One of two founding partners, along with Mr. Matthew S. Galvez, formed AuSable Capital Partners, before it was merged into Platinum Equity.

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

Mr. Langdon was the former co-head of PLMM, Platinum Equity, LLC's, middle market private equity group. Platinum Equity, a $2.8 billion private equity fund, focuses on value investing, turnarounds, distressed assets, broken auctions, bankruptcies, and orphaned businesses, among other efforts. Mr. Langdon was responsible for all transactions with revenues under $500 million. The firm is highly technical and operations focused, calling for unique skills involved with complex structuring, the negotiation of unusual transactions and engaging various parties in these difficult processes, including creditors, large corporate parents, investment banks, and other stakeholders. Mr. Langdon and his history executing difficult transactions and turnarounds, combining both finance and operations skills, were key in his position as co-head of PLMM.

上海市, 上海市, Cn

Managing Director (January 2006), Principal (January 2004) & Vice President (January 2003) of $88.4 million turnaround-focused leveraged buyout firm. One of two active professionals in firm’s first year and a half and only active Managing Director of the firm. Board of Director of two portfolio companies.• Primary individual responsible for deal sourcing and execution. Closed six deals with the fund. Additionally, responsible for firm marketing and office oversight, including a lead role in analyst and principal level hiring.

• Director of Vitality Foodservice, Inc., a $150.0 million in revenue foodservice company.• Led $145.0 million senior term debt financing for Vitality Foodservice, Inc. The transaction was underwritten by Credit Suisse First Boston and Deutsche Bank.• Sourced $500 million in revenue of proprietary deal flow for the Vitality Foodservice entity.• Principal driver of roll-up strategy to consolidate $250.0 million dispensed juice market. Directly responsible for four acquisitions in both the U.S. and Canadian markets.• Directed detailed due diligence, financing and negotiation effort involved with the proposed acquisition of SmartCarte, a $88.0 million convenience cart supplier to domestic and international airports, for an estimated purchase price of $240.0 million.

Mount Kisco, Ny, Us

Associate of $300.0 Million leveraged buyout firm• Responsible for the analysis and negotiation of acquisitions and divestitures contemplated by Kohlberg & Co. Analyzed over 100 different transactions and presented investment thesis on each transaction during investment committee meetings.• Completed $105.0 million acquisition of Holley Performance Products, Inc., a manufacturer of high performance automotive and recreational vehicle engine components, from Coltec Industries. In addition, worked directly with the Company’s CEO and CFO to negotiate the add-on acquisition of three companies for an aggregate consideration of $50.0 million.• Executed detailed due diligence on the roll-up and acquisition of six tire retreading operations located in 5 different states for a contemplated transaction value of $80.0 million• Developed and negotiated analytical framework for the acquisition of Northwestern Steel and Wire, a Kohlberg & Co. portfolio company, by Bayou Steel. The structure included cash, stock and contingent PIK preferred stock valued off of future cash flow hurdles.

New York, Ny, Us

Generated evaluations of portfolio and target companies through research and financial analysis to develop strategy for Merrill Lynch Interfunding – a middle market leveraged buyout fund composed of 6 professional (3 managing directors, 2 vice presidents, and 1 analyst). Also worked directly for Executive Vice President of Merrill Lynch Investment Banking to evaluate venture capital and rogue investments outside Interfunding focus. Led portfolio Compensation Committee.• Worked directly with management of 63 portfolio companies to improve overall operations through direct team consultation and Board of Directors meetings.• Developed historical and projected financial models and executed analysis• Presented analysis and conclusions to Interfunding Investment Committee and to the Executive Vice President of the Merrill Lynch Investment Banking in charge of proprietary investments.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics And Government