ZCGC Strengthens Global Supply Chain & Logistics Team with New Appointments
Investor - People | Mar 10, 2025 | Z Capital Group LLC
ZCG Consulting, a division of Z Capital Group, has announced the addition of several new hires to bolster its Global Supply Chain & Logistics and Strategic Finance teams. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to providing advanced, data-driven solutions aimed at addressing global supply chain complexities. Jon Poehnelt joins as Senior Consultant for Global Supply Chain & Logistics, bringing considerable industry experience from his previous roles at Steam Logistics and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Kevin Craig also joins as Consultant for the same team, bringing his expertise in supply chain operations and process optimization. Furthermore, Tianyang (Tyler) Xu strengthens the Strategic Finance team, offering his prowess in financial reporting, M&A, and strategic finance transformations, gleaned from his tenure at AlixPartners and PricewaterhouseCoopers. ZCG Consulting's new recruits are poised to enhance the firm's ability to help businesses navigate supply chain disruptions and drive operational efficiency.
Sectors
- Management Consulting
- Private Equity
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Geography
- United States – ZCG is headquartered in New York, making the activity and strategic moves relevant to the U.S. market.
- India – ZCG has affiliate offices in Pune and Mumbai, indicating a strategic interest and operational presence in the Indian market.
Industry
- Management Consulting – ZCG Consulting operates within this industry, offering strategic insights and solutions to businesses, particularly within supply chain and finance.
- Private Equity – Z Capital Group is a private equity firm, and ZCG Consulting acts as an advisory platform serving its portfolio companies and other investment-related parties.
- Supply Chain & Logistics – The new hires aim to enhance the Global Supply Chain & Logistics capabilities of ZCGC, making this industry directly relevant.
Financials
- Tens of billions of dollars – Amount of capital invested by ZCG principals over nearly 30 years.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z Capital Group LLC | Parent Company | Company | A leading merchant bank providing private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology solutions. |
| ZCG Consulting LLC | Consulting Firm | Company | The consulting platform of Z Capital Group specializing in hands-on, data-driven solutions across supply chain and finance sectors. |
| Jon Poehnelt | Senior Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics | Person | Formerly with Steam Logistics and UPS, Jon brings extensive supply chain strategy experience to ZCGC. |
| Kevin Craig | Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics | Person | An expert in streamlining distribution networks and enhancing logistics, previously served in director-level roles in supply chain operations. |
| Tianyang (Tyler) Xu | Senior Consultant, Strategic Finance | Person | Specializes in financial analysis and M&A, formerly at AlixPartners and PricewaterhouseCoopers, focused on liquidity and operational finance. |