MANAGING PARTNER

Alexander Coleman has been in operationally led private equity for over 25-years, focused predominantly on US based middle market companies operating in consumer-packaged goods, information and business services, and specialized manufacturing. Within consumer, Mr. Coleman has been active in a variety of businesses including food, beverage, franchise, and consumer goods both basic and technology-enabled.

Prior New Providence, Mr. Coleman was the founder and Managing Partner of Annex Capital, a primary and secondary focused middle market private equity fund. Before this, Mr. Coleman has been a Co-Head for two separate private equity funds of large multi-national banks, at Citicorp Venture Capital (Citi) and at Dresdner Kleinwort Capital (Allianz). Mr. Coleman started his career at Citi in their restructuring group and media group.

Mr. Coleman has served as a CEO, Chairman of the Board and Director for numerous private and public companies, including Big Red Group, Telecorp PCS, JAC Products, Wholesome & Hearty Foods, Data Transmission Networks and AST Space Mobile, among others.

MANAGING PARTNER

Gary Smith has 35 years of experience in the consumer industry, the last 20 years as CEO and COO.

Prior to New Providence, Mr. Smith was the Chief Executive Officer of Big Red Group (“BRG”) directly responsible for all functional areas.

Mr. Smith successfully acquired and integrated numerous businesses to build BRG into a national company, eventually selling the entire business to Keurig Dr Pepper.

Prior to BRG, from 2000 to 2007 Mr. Smith was the Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Red Bull North America, responsible for leading all day-to-day efforts.

From 1986 to 2000, Mr. Smith enjoyed a successful career with PepsiCo, Inc.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Leo Valentine brings over a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, and financial advisory across diverse industries.

Prior to New Providence, Mr. Valentine was Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Public Square. In this role, he was responsible for driving strategic financial initiatives and supporting corporate growth through financial planning, capital raising, performance analysis, and scenario modeling.

Before Public Square, Mr. Valentine was an Associate Director at Protiviti, leading financial due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side transactions. His work supported clients, sponsors, and prospective buyers throughout the transaction lifecycle. Earlier, he served as Transaction Services Manager at Grant Thornton, providing financial and accounting due diligence for a global client base.

Mr. Valentine began his career at Deloitte focusing on advisory services for financial institutions.