Sami Levi, Operating Partner: Manufacturing & Light Distressed Situations
Sami Levi is an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of maximizing the value of underperforming businesses. As CEO/CFO, Sami develops and strengthens entrepreneurial organizations. With a view towards stabilization and growth, Sami builds management teams and financial controls and drives M&A activities. Sami has participated in the acquisition of 3 companies identified as underperforming and undervalued businesses in large markets. These businesses include: Sigma Medical Imaging, a supplier of diagnostic imaging equipment, service and supplies, which grew to become the second largest company of its kind in California prior to its acquisition by PSS World Medical (Nasdaq: PSSI); Aquatec Water Systems, a manufacturer of precision diaphragm pumps and flow control components; and, Isensix, Inc., a manufacturer of remote wireless monitoring systems for medical facilities. Sami began his career as part of the finance team in the M&A department of the Fairchild Corporation to acquire several companies ranging from $5 million to $500 million. Additionally, Sami worked with certain divisions of the Fairchild Corporation to devise strategies for turnaround or divestiture of underperforming assets. He holds a BSE from the Moore School of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania as well as an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He currently sits on the boards of Aquatec Water Systems, Inc. (www.aquatec.com) and Isensix Inc. (www.isensix.com). |
