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Chris Stadler

Managing Partner

CVC

New York, NY, USA

Chris Stadler

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Chris’ Biography

Chris Stadler is a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading player in the global private equity market. Based in New York City, he established and oversees the firm’s private equity interests in North America.

Led by its Managing Partners and majority owned by its employees, CVC is a prominent private equity and investment advisory firm that manages finances for investors across the globe. Its excellence is driven by expert teams with profound knowledge of the specialized corporate settings in which they operate. As head of CVC’s US office, Chris has played a key role in finding and executing major investments such as Pilot Flying J, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Petco, AlixPartners, Bruin Sports Capital, and Authentic Brands Group.

Prior to joining CVC in 2007, Chris worked for another leading private equity firm, Investcorp, as Head of Private Equity in North America after joining the firm as Managing Director in 1996. Earlier in his career, he was a Director in Corporate Finance for Credit Suisse First Boston, and spent a decade at Bankers Trust International where he held several positions,... Chris Stadler is a Managing Partner at CVC, a leading player in the global private equity market. Based in New York City, he established and oversees the firm’s private equity interests in North America.

Led by its Managing Partners and majority owned by its employees, CVC is a prominent private equity and investment advisory firm that manages finances for investors across the globe. Its excellence is driven by expert teams with profound knowledge of the specialized corporate settings in which they operate. As head of CVC’s US office, Chris has played a key role in finding and executing major investments such as Pilot Flying J, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Petco, AlixPartners, Bruin Sports Capital, and Authentic Brands Group.

Prior to joining CVC in 2007, Chris worked for another leading private equity firm, Investcorp, as Head of Private Equity in North America after joining the firm as Managing Director in 1996. Earlier in his career, he was a Director in Corporate Finance for Credit Suisse First Boston, and spent a decade at Bankers Trust International where he held several positions, including that of Managing Director.

Chris Co-Chairs CVC's Europe/North America Private Equity Board and their ESG Committee. He currently also sits on the Boards of several prominent companies, including Authentic Brands Group, Petco, Asplundh, and Mediaocean. Previously, he served on the Boards of Univar, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Leslie’s Holdings, among others.

Outside of business, Chris is involved in various charitable organizations. He Co-Chairs the Board of Global Citizen, an advocacy group dedicated to alleviating poverty, and is former Chair and current Board member at Jumpstart, a US-based non-profit organization committed to supporting and promoting early learning for children from low-income families.

Chris holds a BA degree in Economics from Drew University, New Jersey, and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Chris’ Newsfeed

New impact funds aim to help end extreme global poverty

Global Citizen and NPX has launched the Global Citizen Impact Funds, calling on philanthropists, impact investors and the private sector to commit to ending extreme poverty. Chris Stadler, who co-chairs the organisation's Board, says the funds increase impact and accountability, improve performance, and change behaviour.

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Global Citizen calls on various sectors to make financial commitments and end extreme poverty

Chris Stadler, Managing Partner of CVC and Co-Chair of the Global Citizen Board of Directors, was quoted in an article in Third Sector magazine.

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Chris’ Background

CVC

Managing Partner

2007 - Present

New York, NY, USA

CVC is a global leader in credit and private equity. Established in 1981, it has 29 local offices across the globe.

Investcorp

Head of Private Equity: North America

1996 - 2007

New York, NY, USA

Investcorp is a leading alternative investment product provider and manager serving high-net-worth private and institutional clients.

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Chris’ Gallery

Current Board Positions

Radwell

Board Member

Apr 2022 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Radwell International supplies a parts and repairs service for electronic control and industrial automation equipment. Headquartered in New Jersey, Radwell has branches across the US and in the UK, Germany and Canada.

Authentic Brands Group

Board Member

Dec 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

ABG is a US brand management firm based in New York City. Its assets include several athletics, apparel, and entertainment brands. It partners with other businesses to merchandise and license its brands. Its portfolio includes Forever 21, Nine West, Reebok and Sports Illustrated.

Mediaocean

Board Member

Dec 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Mediaocean is a major omnichannel advertising platform, providing foundational software that connects media, agencies, brands, data and technology. It uses machine learning and AI to optimize business outcomes and govern marketing investments, enabling end-to-end campaign management.

ExamWorks

Board Member

Nov 2021 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

ExamWorks is a top provider of peer reviews, independent medical exams, Medicare compliance, bill reviews, and related services. Its cloud-based computing platform and global service network connects claimants, case managers and medical professionals to third-party administrators, legal professionals, and casualty, property and disability insurers.

MedRisk, LLC

Board Member

May 2021 - Present

King of Prussia, PA, USA

MedRisk is the US' principal supplier of managed physical medicine for the workers' compensation market and associated industries. Through its integrated support model, the company combines clinical competence with personal service and reactivity.

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Board Member

Oct 2017 - Present

Willow Grove, PA, USA

Asplundh is a full-service utility contractor offering line-clearance services to the utility sector. It performs right-of-way clearing and upkeep, tree pruning and removals, vegetation management and logistical support. Asplundh employs more than 33,000 people throughout the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

Petco Health & Wellness Co

Board Member

Jan 2016 - Present

San Diego, CA, USA

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. is a pet retailer based in the United States. Petco sells pet food, accessories, and services, as well as live small animals.

CVC

Board Member & Co-Chair of the ESG Committee

2007 - Present

New York, NY, USA

CVC Capital Partners is a private equity and credit leader with a global presence spread across 25 local offices.

Bruin Capital

Board Member

Nov 2019 - Present

White Plains, NY, USA

Investment and operating company Bruin works with management teams and capital partners to build top global entertainment, media, sports, technology and marketing companies.

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Previous Board Positions

ConvergeOne

Board Member

2019 - Mar 2022

Bloomington, MN, USA

ConvergeOne is a prominent IT service provider. Founded in 1993, the company offers technology and collaboration solutions to medium and large businesses across the globe.

Vitech

Board Member

2019 - Mar 2022

New York, NY, USA

Vitech provides cloud-native investment and benefit administration software to businesses the world over. Vitech’s investment, retirement and insurance clients use its software to expand their capabilities and offerings, simplify operations, improve engagement models, and gain analytical insights.

DTI Management

Board Member

2016 - 2022

Alexandria, VA, USA

DTI Management is a tech firm in the live event ticketing industry. Through a combination of customer service expertise and exclusive technology, it is changing the way the billion-dollar industry functions.

PDC Wellness & Personal Care

Board Member

Jun 2017 - 2021

Stamford, CT, USA

PDC is one of the world’s fastest-growing wellness and personal care businesses with a range of fragrance, personal care and wellness brands available in more than 80 countries. Brands include Cantu, Dr Teal's, Elegant Touch and Eylure.

Advantage Solutions

Board Member

2014 - 2021

Irvine, CA, USA

Advantage Solutions helps manufacturers and retailers increase brand value through insight-based sales, marketing, and technology solutions.

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

Board Member

Jan 2011 - Oct 2018

Westborough, MA, USA

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. is an East Coast-based membership-only warehouse club with headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Leslie's, Inc.

Board Member

Oct 2010 - Feb 2017

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Operating as Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, Leslie's, Inc. is the US’ biggest seller of swimming pool products and related goods, including safety and recreational products as well as supplies for pool maintenance.

Univar Solutions

Board Member

Oct 2007 - Aug 2016

Seattle, WA, USA

Univar Solutions is a chemical and ingredient distributor with a diverse product line that includes anything from household and industrial cleaning supplies to food components and cosmetics. The company is dedicated to long-term sustainability and the improvement of the planet through cleanliness and healthy living.

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

Board Member

Jun 2008 - Sep 2015

Knoxville, TN, USA

Pilot Travel Centers LLC (operating as Pilot Flying J) is a chain of truck stops operating in the US and Canada. Brands include Mr. Fuel, Flying J Travel Plaza and Pilot Travel Centers.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Board Member

Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

New York, NY, USA

The Saks Fifth Avenue chain of high-end department stores is owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The brand is synonymous with luxury, and it sells a wide range of designer items for both men and women. Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship location is on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York.

US Unwired Inc

Board Member

Apr 2002 - Aug 2008

Los Angeles, CA, USA

US Unwired Inc. was a communication services provider that provided wireless phone service as well as code division multiple access handsets. It was acquired by Sprint.

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Current Advisory Roles

No Labels

Advisory Board

2017 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

No Labels is a non-partisan national movement made up of Republicans, Democrats and Independents working as one to bring US leaders together to solve the country's toughest problems.

Previous Advisory Roles

Tuxedo Park School

Trustee

Tuxedo Park, NY, USA

Tuxedo Park School offers a curriculum that is traditional in its foundations but contemporary in its approach, with the goal of igniting intellectual curiosity while developing confident young leaders ready to meet the challenges they will encounter as 21st-century citizens.

Philanthropy

Global Citizen

Global Board Co-Chair

Sep 2017 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Global Citizen is a global education and advocacy group dedicated to accelerating the fight against severe poverty.

Jumpstart

Co-Chair

2007 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Jumpstart is a non-profit organization based in the United States that strives to ensure that every child in America has the best chance of succeeding in kindergarten. The organization promotes quality early learning by providing literacy, language, and social-emotional support to children from low-income families.

Media

Katie Holmes, Fran Katsoudas & Chris Stadler Discuss Leadership by Example | Global Citizen NOW

Video

Apr 2023

New York, NY, USA

Chris Stadler, Co-Chair of Global Citizen's Board of Directors, is joined by Katie Holmes and Fran Katsoudas for a discussion about leading by example at Global Citizen NOW. Click on the link to view.

Working at CVC - Chris Stadler

Feature

New York, NY, USA

Chris talks about his experience of working at CVC, and about building the company's presence in the US.

Publications

Charitable Giving Is Broken—Here’s An Easy Way To Fix It

Contributor

Mar 2021

New York, NY, USA

In his role as Co-Chair of Global Citizen's Global Board, Chris asserts the need to assist grassroots charitable organizations with resources to effectively and speedily assist the most vulnerable in society.

2020’s Greatest Lesson In Philanthropic Leadership

Contributor

Sep 2020

New York, NY, USA

Chris promotes the "Give While You Live" Global Citizen initiative, encouraging Americans to support and assist where they can and with what they can.

Memberships

Forbes

Leadership Strategy Contributor

New York, NY, USA

Forbes is a business magazine published in the United States that covers stories on finance, technology, communications, industry, investment, science, politics, law, and marketing.

Speaking Engagements

Milken Institute Summer Series

Speaker

Jun 2020

New York, NY, USA

The Milken Institute Summer Series brought together thought leaders from the fields of finance, health, philanthropy and politics to address a world in flux. Leaders gathered to reflect on our shared position, share ideas with a network of peers, and prepare for life and business post Covid-19, as the pandemic has impacted all aspects of life around the world.

The Milken Institute - The Next Decade: How to Manage Disruption

Panelist

Oct 2020

New York, NY, USA

Chris was a panelist at the Milken Institute Global Conference, seeking to answer the question, "What does the acceleration of technology and digitization mean for a more equitable society and the way we do business?"

Press Releases

CVC Fund VIII and HPS Investment Partners to acquire stakes in Authentic Brands Group

Quoted

Nov 2021

CVC and other leading PE and investment firms will join ABG's current equity partners to support it in the next stage of its global growth. CVC signed final agreements to purchase substantial equity stakes in ABG from certain current stakeholders. The deal estimates the business at $12.7bn in enterprise value.

Bruin Capital announces strategic partnership with CVC and the Jordan Company

Quoted

Nov 2019

New York, NY, USA

Chris says CVC’s large European network and vast experience in entertainment, media and sports complement Bruin's remarkable existing platform.

AlixPartners announces new ownership structure to support long-term growth

Quoted

Nov 2016

New York, NY, USA

Chris says CVC is thrilled to have played a role in AlixPartners' growth over the past four years and that they are happy with the company’s evolution into a prominent global advisory business that provides substantial value for its clients.

CVC Fund VI and CPP Investment Board to acquire Petco

Quoted

Nov 2015

New York, NY, USA

Chris says Petco is an industry leader with strong potential for further growth and a gifted leadership team. As the pet category is a dynamic and growing space, CVC believes Petco is well positioned to further improve its leadership status.

Clayton, Dubilier and Rice announce agreement with CVC to Invest in Univar

Quoted

Sep 2010

New York, NY, USA

Over the past few months, says Chris Stadler of CVC, there has been substantial interest in Univar from private equity investors. With regards to the partnership approach with management, CVC has specifically looked at investors who would bring significant industry knowledge and who would align with its goals.

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Chris’ Education

Columbia University

Master of Business Administration

Drew University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics