Roger Roundhouse Joins One Rock Capital as Operating Partner
People | Dec 16, 2024 | One Rock Capital
One Rock Capital Partners, a private equity firm with an operational focus, has announced the recruitment of Roger Roundhouse as an Operating Partner. Roundhouse has over three decades of experience in managing industrial manufacturing businesses. Before joining One Rock, he was the interim CEO of Sensience, a portfolio company of One Rock, and CEO of CentroMotion, which One Rock acquired in 2019 and exited from in 2023. During his tenure at CentroMotion, he successfully led significant organic and acquisition growth, including a notable deal that doubled CentroMotion's EBITDA. Roundhouse’s experience includes executive roles at Actuant Corporation and General Cable. At One Rock, he will work within the Operating Partners team to drive growth and operational improvement across the firm’s industrial-focused portfolio companies. The firm highlights the importance of these Operating Partners in its strategy to enhance portfolio value.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Industrial Manufacturing
Geography
- United States – The article focuses on One Rock Capital Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm, and Roger Roundhouse, who has been working with American industrial firms.
- Wisconsin – Mr. Roundhouse is based in Wisconsin, indicating a regional connection to the developments discussed in the article.
Industry
- Private Equity – Focuses on One Rock Capital Partners, which operates as a private equity firm managing investments and optimization of industrial companies.
- Industrial Manufacturing – Relates to Roger Roundhouse's extensive background and expertise in industrial manufacturing businesses, including his roles at Sensience and CentroMotion.
Financials
- Doubled EBITDA of CentroMotion – Refers to the financial growth achieved under Roundhouse's leadership at CentroMotion.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Rock Capital Partners | Private Equity Firm | Company | A value-oriented, operationally focused private equity firm. |
| Roger Roundhouse | Operating Partner | Person | An experienced leader in industrial manufacturing, now joining One Rock as an Operating Partner. |
| Sensience | Portfolio Company | Company | A One Rock portfolio company where Roundhouse is serving as Interim CEO. |
| CentroMotion | Former Portfolio Company | Company | A global manufacturer previously led by Roger Roundhouse, acquired by One Rock in 2019 and sold in 2023. |
| Actuant Corporation | Former Employer | Company | The company where Mr. Roundhouse served as EVP and Segment President before the formation of CentroMotion. |
| General Cable | Former Employer | Company | Part of Prysmian; Mr. Roundhouse began his career here with various roles leading to SVP & GM. |