Veteran industry executive brings proven track record of business transformation and value creation to Atar Capital’s investment strategy
LOS ANGELES–Atar Capital is pleased to announce that Nick Polanski has joined the team as a Director in Operations. He will focus on commercial and operational due diligence for new transactions in addition to providing operational support to Atar’s affiliated companies.
Nick brings extensive experience into his role at Atar Capital, having led and transformed businesses to help drive profitability and growth across global organizations. His skill set and recent achievements at Culligan International exemplifies the type of operational acumen Atar Capital seeks to enhance company performance.
“Nick’s exceptional ability to drive operational excellence and his proven track record in transforming businesses align perfectly with our impactful investment strategy,” said Cyrus Nikou, Founder and Managing Partner at Atar Capital. “His appointment underscores our commitment to bringing world-class talent to Atar, and we’re confident that his leadership will advance us to new heights of operational excellence and market leadership.”
Prior to joining Atar, Nick’s career spanned diverse industries and leadership roles. Most recently he served as President of Filtration at Culligan International. His professional journey began with a decade at Danaher, followed by strategic roles at Stanley Black & Decker, Assa Abloy, Innocor, and General Electric. Nick’s experience extends to management consulting, where he specialized in large-scale private equity transformations at Next Level Partners. Nick holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Akron and is an alum of the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.
About Atar Capital
Atar Capital is a global private investment firm that acquires a wide range of lower middle market businesses exhibiting opportunities for growth, revitalization and significant value creation. Atar Capital’s principals have collectively completed 90 private equity transactions across 18 countries worldwide. Atar Capital’s combination of operational expertise, industry knowledge and investment experience provide a unique edge in creating value and working as a true partner with its portfolio companies. The firm assists in activities ranging from growing the business to improving operations and financial performance, leveraging all available resources and talent within Atar’s leadership team, as well as its bench of seasoned senior advisors with deep sector and functional expertise. For more information, please visit www.atarcapital.com.
