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Platinum Equity appoints Kotzubei and Samson as co-presidents

The two will continue to report to Platinum's founder and CEO Tom Gores.

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  • Kotzubei and Samson have each more than 25 years of M&A experience
  • Platinum Equity was founded in 1995 by Tom Gores
  • The firm has approximately $36 billion of assets under management

Platinum Equity has named Jacob Kotzubei and Louis Samson as co-presidents of the global investment firm. The two will continue to report to Platinum’s founder and CEO Tom Gores.

Kotzubei and Samson have each more than 25 years of M&A experience.

“Our goal is to be one of the most consistent and successful private equity firms in the world,” said Gores in a statement. “We are in a uniquely strong position to continue expanding, and I am confident that Jacob and Louis will help take the firm to new heights.”

Platinum Equity was founded in 1995 by Tom Gores. The firm has approximately $36 billion of assets under management.