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Brian Ratzan
Director/Board Member at
ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC.
Net worth: 25 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Brian K.
Ratzan is currently an Independent Director at The Simply Good Foods Co. since 2017, an Independent Director at Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) since 2020, a Partner at Centerview Capital Consumer since 2014, Vice President at Atkins Intermediate Holdings LLC, and a Partner at Centerview Partners Holdings LLC since 2014.
Former roles include Director at Del Monte Foods Co., Director at Birds Eye Foods, Inc. from 2002 to 2012, Managing Director at VCP I Inc from 1998 to 2011, Director at National Mentor Holdings, Inc., Director at Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc., Director at The Sun Products Corp., Director and Chief Financial & Accounting Officer at Conyers Park Acquisition Corp., Inc. from 2016 to 2017, Director and Chief Financial & Accounting Officer at Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp.
from 2019 to 2020, Chief Financial Officer and Director at Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp.
from 2021 to 2023, Vice President at Trace International Holdings, Inc., Principal at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp., Member of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, Partner at Pamplona Capital Management LLC from 2012 to 2014, and Head - US Private Equity at Pamplona Capital Management LLP from 2012 to 2014.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO 2.27% | 2026-01-27 | 2,057,609 ( 2.27% ) | 24 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-05-26 | 30,750 ( 0.23% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Brian Ratzan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIMPLY GOOD FOODS COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
| ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-27 |
Centerview Partners Holdings LLC
 Centerview Partners Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centerview Partners Holdings invests in middle and upper-middle companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology and consumer sector with an EBITDA of USD 10 million to 1.5 billion. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size USD 50 - 150 million. The firm acquires minority and majority interest. | Private Equity Investor | 2013-12-31 |
Atkins Intermediate Holdings LLC
 Atkins Intermediate Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Centerview Capital Consumer | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-03-31 |
Former positions of Brian Ratzan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CONYERS PARK III ACQUISITION CORP. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2023-07-31 |
| CONYERS PARK II ACQUISITION CORP. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2020-09-30 |
| CONYERS PARK ACQUISITION CORP | Director of Finance/CFO | 2017-06-30 |
Pamplona Capital Management LLC
 Pamplona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Operates as private equity firm | Chief Investment Officer | 2014-01-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Trace International Holdings, Inc.
 Trace International Holdings, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Provides venture capital services | Miscellaneous |
Del Monte Foods Co.
 Del Monte Foods Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and markets premium quality branded food and pet products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Birds Eye Foods, Inc.
 Birds Eye Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes processed and frozen food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Pamplona Capital Management LLP
 Pamplona Capital Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Pamplona Capital Management invests in private and public companies located across the globe primarily in Europe and North America. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
VCP I Inc
 VCP I Inc Investment ManagersFinance VCP invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as consumer, healthcare and business & technology services. It provides financing for buyout, MBO, carve-outs and growth capital requirements and acquires both control and minority investments. It also makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.
 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and brokerage services | Finance |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.
 National Mentor Holdings, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides home and community-based health care services | Health Services |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
 Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes pet products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Phi Beta Kappa Society
 The Phi Beta Kappa Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organisation for liberal arts and science education | Commercial Services |
The Sun Products Corp.
 The Sun Products Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures laundry detergents and household cleaning products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Centerview Partners Holdings LLC
Centerview Partners Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centerview Partners Holdings invests in middle and upper-middle companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology and consumer sector with an EBITDA of USD 10 million to 1.5 billion. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size USD 50 - 150 million. The firm acquires minority and majority interest. | Finance |
Pamplona Capital Management LLC
Pamplona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Operates as private equity firm | Finance |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Conyers Park Acquisition Corp., Inc.
 Conyers Park Acquisition Corp., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Centerview Capital Consumer | |
The Simply Good Foods Co.
 The Simply Good Foods Co. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Engages in the development, marketing, and sale of nutritional food and snacking products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Atkins Intermediate Holdings LLC
Atkins Intermediate Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp.
 Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates a blank check company | Finance |
Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California)
 Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and business consulting services | Commercial Services |
Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp.
 Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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