ZCGC Strengthens Team to Tackle Global Supply Chain Challenges
Investor - People | Apr 07, 2025 | Z Capital Group LLC
ZCG Consulting, LLC (ZCGC), part of Z Capital Group, has announced strategic new hires to boost its Global Supply Chain & Logistics and Strategic Finance capabilities. These appointments are designed to help the firm better serve its portfolio companies amidst increasing global supply chain complexities. The new team members include Jon Poehnelt, who will lead supply chain strategy; an unnamed consultant with experience in distribution networks and automation; and Tianyang (Tyler) Xu, who will oversee Strategic Finance initiatives including financial reporting and M&A support. ZCGC aims to offer hands-on, data-driven solutions to enhance business resilience and long-term efficiency in a volatile market. Founder James Zenni emphasized the essential nature of such expertise in today's business environment.
Sectors
- Management Consulting
- Supply Chain Management
- Financial Services
Geography
- United States – ZCG Consulting and the professionals involved are based in the U.S., impacting local and potentially global portfolio companies.
Industry
- Management Consulting – ZCGC operates as a management consulting firm, focused on providing data-driven solutions and strategic advice to its portfolio companies.
- Supply Chain Management – The article discusses new hires intended to bolster expertise in managing complex global supply chains, essential for efficient logistics and operational resilience.
- Financial Services – Strategic finance is a key area for ZCGC, involving financial reporting, M&A support, and portfolio valuation, enhancing their service offerings in financial advisory.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z Capital Group LLC | Parent Company | Company | A leading private equity firm which owns ZCG Consulting. |
| ZCG Consulting, LLC | Business Consulting Platform | Company | The consulting arm of Z Capital Group, focusing on supply chain and strategic finance. |
| James Zenni | Founder, President, and CEO | Person | CEO of Z Capital Group, emphasizing the firm's commitment to strengthening supply chain and finance capabilities. |
| Jon Poehnelt | Senior Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics | Person | Oversees supply chain strategy at ZCGC; former Chief Commercial Officer at Steam Logistics. |
| Craig | Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics | Person | Joins ZCGC with experience in supply chain operations and automation. |
| Tianyang (Tyler) Xu | Senior Consultant, Strategic Finance | Person | Responsible for strategic finance at ZCGC, including M&A support. |