Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has promoted Andrew Schwartz to partner. Schwartz and David Wolmer, the firm’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, have also been named to the firm’s Executive Committee.Additionally, Andrew Alexander and Weston Richter have been promoted to Director, Jay Berajawala to Senior Associate, and Jamie Lee Principe to Director and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer.
“Andrew Schwartz has been a deeply respected member of our team since joining the firm, consistently distinguishing himself as an exceptional investor and leader,” says Lauren Leichtman, LLCP’s Founding Partner and co-Chairperson of the Executive Committee. “We are excited that he and David Wolmer, who has made numerous important contributions to the firm over the past decade, will join our Executive Committee where we will continue to benefit from their exceptional insight.
“We also congratulate our colleagues being promoted to the Director and Senior Associate levels. We are grateful for their contributions and look forward to continuing to support their professional development.”
LLCP also announced the opening of an office in Miami, its ninth location worldwide, further broadening its geographic presence.
“We are pleased to announce the opening of our Miami office and are very optimistic about the opportunities for the firm in the southeast region,” says Michael Weinberg, a Partner at LLCP.