Wynnchurch Capital executive to advisory board

Business Wire

ROSEMONT - Middle-market private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital announced Chris Curfman has joined its executive advisory board.

Curfman was most recently President of Caterpillar Global Mining and Senior Vice President of CAT Inc., a global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

Curfman's career with Caterpillar Global Mining and CAT Inc. spans over 21 years and includes leadership roles in the Asia-Pacific division and Australia. As President of Global Mining, he led the single largest business unit within the company for over ten years. Curfman had a 15-year career at Deere & Company, ultimately serving as President/General Manager of Equipment Remarketing Services.

Curfman currently serves as an executive adviser to Black & Veatch Corp. and on the board of Osisko Gold Royalties, Ltd.

"As a firm we tend to invest in cyclical sectors. Chris's deep experience and expertise in global mining will help us to better understand the industry's hidden investment opportunities," said John Hatherly, Wynnchurch's Managing Partner. "As we searched to expand our Executive Advisory Board, Chris became a logical fit. We spent a considerable amount of time together over this last year and know he will be a strong addition to our team," said Dan Needham, Wynnchurch Operating Partner.