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Rich Lozyniak.

Co-Founder and Operating Partner, Saothair Capital Partners

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Previously: North American Breweries, Bristol Compressors International, Blue Ridge Paper Products, GE Capital

Richard (Rich) Lozyniak is Co-Founder and Operating Partner of Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies. He was CEO of North American Breweries from 2009 to 2014 under KPS Capital Partners, and earlier ran Bristol Compressors International and Blue Ridge Paper Products for KPS. He began his career at GE Capital, rising to Senior Vice President. In 2026 Saothair bought FIFCO USA from a Heineken subsidiary and restored the North American Breweries name.[1][2]

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As of 25 Sep 2026.

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Career

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  1. CurrentStart not stated

    Saothair Capital Partners

    Co-Founder and Operating Partner

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  2. Former2009 to 2014

    North American Breweries

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Bristol Compressors International

    Chief Executive Officer

    [1]
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    Blue Ridge Paper Products

    Chief Executive Officer

    [1]
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    GE Capital

    Various positions including Senior Vice President

    [1]
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Education

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    University of Rochester, William E. Simon School of Business

    M.B.A.

    [1]
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Saothair Capital Partners / North American Breweries (FIFCO USA)

Rich Lozyniak, Saothair operating partner and former NAB CEO, is back on the deal. [01]

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    Richard Lozyniak

    Saothair Capital Partners · Researched 25 Sep 2026

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    Saothair Capital Partners Acquires FIFCO USA from Heineken

    Saothair Capital Partners (press release) · 4 Sep 2026 · Researched 25 Sep 2026

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