Schwartz succeeds Co-Founder Sami Mnaymneh, who will transition to Executive Chairman alongside Co-Founder Tony Tamer, remaining actively involved in the firm's strategic direction and investment activities. 'Brian has been instrumental to our success and a key driver of the firm's growth and evolution. I am confident that under his leadership, H.I.G. is very well positioned to further build on its middle market leadership position,' said Sami Mnaymneh. Schwartz joined H.I.G. in 1994 and has held a range of senior leadership roles, most recently serving as Co-President for more than six years, where he oversaw day-to-day operations and firmwide strategy. 'It is an honor to step into the role of CEO and to lead H.I.G. at this important point in its evolution. I am deeply grateful to Sami and Tony for building a firm defined by disciplined investing, operational focus, and a strong culture,' said Brian Schwartz. In parallel, H.I.G. has promoted Doug Berman, Head of U.S. Private...
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