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New Water Capital Promotes Dwight Closson to Partner

Closson Brings Decades of Operational Experience from Automotive Sector to Elevated Role

New Water Capital (“New Water”), an operationally-focused lower middle market private equity firm, today announced it has promoted Dwight Closson to Partner. In his new role, Dwight joins New Water’s Co-Founders on the firm’s investment committee, and he will continue to lead the firm’s operational initiatives with all portfolio companies.

Since joining New Water Capital in 2019 and serving as the firm’s Managing Director of Operations, Dwight has made valuable contributions to the firm’s growth and success. With over 25 years as a visionary automotive manufacturing professional, Dwight has a long history of serving in high-level operations positions at world-class manufacturers.

“Dwight’s leadership and industry experience has been instrumental to the success of our portfolio companies and the firm overall. The firm’s partnerships with our portfolio companies and the ability to work side-by-side with management to enhance operations really sets us apart from other investors. Dwight’s deep, real-world operations management experience has been invaluable in this respect.” 

– Jason Neimark, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Dwight has worked with numerous privately and publicly owned manufacturing organizations including Midway Products Group, Faurecia Automotive and Eaton Corporation. Directly prior to joining New Water, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Quality MetalCraft, an automotive supplier of stampings and assemblies, where he led strategic operational initiatives resulting in 20-100% improvement in a variety of performance areas including safety, cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.

“Having Dwight on the investment committee means we bring a robust perspective on operations from Day One, and have a clear view of priorities to create value. Since joining New Water, Dwight has provided game-changing insights and shaped our outlook on many prospective investments and their industries.” 

– Brian McGee, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Dwight’s accomplishments have earned recognition from some most prestigious awards in the manufacturing industry, including Industry Week Magazine’s “Top 10 Best Plants,” the Ford Gold World Excellence Award, and the Toyota Contribution Award.

“I am truly honored to be named Partner at New Water Capital. I have tremendous respect for Jason and Brian and the culture they have built based on collaboration and respect. I look forward to leveraging my experience and industry insights to help drive further success for New Water Capital and all of its portfolio companies.” 

– Dwight Closson, Partner Head of Operations

About New Water Capital L.P.

New Water Capital L.P. is a private equity firm focused on lower-middle market companies in the consumer products and industrial manufacturing and services sectors with revenues of $30 million to $300 million. New Water Capital’s collaborative transaction and operating model is built specifically to support companies in transition, building on their unique cultures and strengths. For more information, please visit www.newwatercap.com.

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