Michael Gillen
Partner
Joined Gryphon: 2009
Industry Group: Operations Resources Group
Mike works closely with senior management teams at Gryphon portfolio companies to maximize short and long-term operating and financial performance. He also participates on the investment review committee and assists Gryphon deal teams in evaluating potential investments.
Prior to Gryphon, Michael’s experience included:
- Pepsi Cola Company (Area Vice President) Bausch & Lomb (Dahlberg Inc. CEO) (Ray Ban Sunglasses President North America) and Sunbeam (President International) Mike has senior domestic and international operating experience spanning multiple industries including business services, consumer products and retail, general industries, food and beverage, durable goods, direct marketing, medical device, restaurants, and automotive.
- Mike spent the past eight years in private equity providing leadership and oversight to portfolio management teams. Most recently he held the position of Managing Director operations at Sun Capital Partners, Inc. His responsibilities included strategy development, coaching and mentoring the CEO’s; and holding the respective portfolio company management teams accountable for: sales, EBITDA, free cash flow, liquidity, covenant performance, and achieving valuation targets. He is also recognized for strengths in capital constrained environments, restructuring, manufacturing efficiency improvements, turnarounds, and cash management.
- Mike started his career with Johnson & Johnson.
- He has also held multiple board positions including Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.; Tyde Group Worldwide; Creekstone Farms Premium Beef; Edwin Watts Golf Shops; Fazoli’s Restaurant Group; Searles Valley Minerals; and Walbro Engine Management.
Education & Professional Affiliations:
BS, Food Systems, Economics and Management, Michigan State University
