H.I.G. Capital Executive and Leadership Team

Brian Schwartz, the Chief Executive Officer at H.I.G. Capital, directs the firm's overarching investment strategy and global growth initiatives. Overseeing the entire alternative investment platform, the Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment across private equity, growth equity, and direct lending divisions. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to refine the firm's approach to middle-market capital deployment. By optimizing the firm's diversified investment model, Brian Schwartz directly impacts the competitive positioning of portfolio companies. Ultimately, Schwartz secures the firm's market-leading status by fostering a culture of operational excellence and strategic discipline. The Chief Executive Officer maintains a focus on identifying high-potential opportunities across diverse asset classes, ensuring that the firm remains at the forefront of the global investment landscape while delivering consistent value to investors through rigorous financial analysis and proactive management.

Barry Booth, the Senior Operating Partner, Private Equity Portfolio Operations (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) at H.I.G. Capital, directs the operational transformation of private equity holdings. Overseeing the integration of financial best practices within portfolio companies, the Senior Operating Partner, Private Equity Portfolio Operations (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) ensures that fiscal discipline drives sustainable growth. This leadership role involves working closely with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to streamline reporting and enhance capital efficiency across the firm's diverse portfolio. By implementing rigorous operational frameworks, Barry Booth directly impacts the bottom-line performance of middle-market businesses. Ultimately, Booth secures competitive advantages for these companies by optimizing internal processes and resource allocation. The Senior Operating Partner, Private Equity Portfolio Operations (Office of the Chief Financial Officer) maintains a focus on creating long-term value through hands-on support and strategic guidance tailored to the specific needs of each investment.

James Giallorenzo, the Chief Financial Officer, Real Estate (US) at H.I.G. Capital, directs the financial strategy for the firm's North American real estate investment platform. Overseeing the fiscal health of large-scale property acquisitions and developments, the Chief Financial Officer, Real Estate (US) ensures that all investments meet the firm's stringent return criteria. This leadership role involves managing complex capital structures and coordinating with regional teams to maximize asset performance. By leveraging deep expertise in real estate finance, James Giallorenzo directly impacts the firm's ability to create value within the infrastructure and property sectors. Ultimately, Giallorenzo secures the financial integrity of the firm's real estate portfolio by implementing robust risk management and reporting protocols. The Chief Financial Officer, Real Estate (US) maintains a focus on identifying market opportunities that align with the firm's broader mission of providing strategic capital to middle-market real estate ventures.

Rick Rosen, the Co President at H.I.G. Capital, directs the firm's global investment activities and strategic expansion efforts. Overseeing the management of diverse asset classes, the Co President ensures that the firm's investment approach remains consistent with its mission of providing essential capital to middle-market companies. This leadership role involves collaborating with other senior executives to refine the firm's competitive strategy and drive performance across all divisions. By leveraging extensive experience in alternative investments, Rick Rosen directly impacts the firm's ability to identify and capitalize on high-growth opportunities. Ultimately, Rosen secures the firm's market position by fostering strong relationships with investors and portfolio companies alike. The Co President maintains a focus on operational excellence and financial discipline, ensuring that the firm continues to deliver superior value through its diversified investment platform and commitment to strategic support for its portfolio companies.

Douglas Berman, the Co-President at H.I.G. Capital, directs the firm's strategic initiatives and oversees the execution of complex investment mandates. Overseeing the firm's growth equity and special situations divisions, the Co-President ensures that capital deployment aligns with the firm's overarching goal of creating long-term value. This leadership role involves working with the investment committees to evaluate risk and identify opportunities that strengthen the firm's competitive position. By applying a disciplined approach to asset management, Douglas Berman directly impacts the firm's success in navigating volatile market conditions. Ultimately, Berman secures the firm's reputation for excellence by driving operational improvements and fostering innovation within portfolio companies. The Co-President maintains a focus on scaling the firm's capabilities across global markets, ensuring that the organization remains a leader in providing debt and equity capital to middle-market enterprises seeking to enhance their performance and achieve sustainable growth.

Marcela Higino, the LATAM Corporate Real Estate Chief of Staff at H.I.G. Capital, directs the operational coordination of real estate initiatives across Latin American markets. Overseeing the alignment of regional projects with the firm's global investment strategy, the LATAM Corporate Real Estate Chief of Staff ensures that local operations maintain high standards of efficiency and performance. This leadership role involves facilitating communication between regional teams and the firm's headquarters to streamline decision-making processes. By optimizing the execution of real estate projects, Marcela Higino directly impacts the firm's growth and market presence in the region. Ultimately, Higino secures operational success by managing complex logistics and ensuring that all regional activities support the firm's long-term value creation goals. The LATAM Corporate Real Estate Chief of Staff maintains a focus on navigating the unique challenges of the Latin American market to deliver consistent results for the firm's diverse investment platform.

Miriam Rafiqi, the Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital, manages complex investment cycles and capital allocation for middle-market enterprises. Overseeing the evaluation of growth equity opportunities, the Managing Director identifies sectors ripe for transformation and long-term value creation. This leadership role involves coordinating with internal teams to execute sophisticated debt and equity transactions that strengthen portfolio company performance. By leveraging deep industry insights, Miriam Rafiqi directly impacts the firm's ability to scale businesses across competitive markets. Ultimately, Rafiqi drives the firm's commitment to operational improvement by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency and market reach. The Managing Director maintains a rigorous focus on risk management and financial performance, ensuring that every investment aligns with the firm's broader mission of providing essential capital to companies seeking to expand their footprint and achieve sustainable growth in a dynamic global economy.

Samuel Eisner, the Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital, leads the firm's special situations and direct lending initiatives. Overseeing the deployment of capital into distressed or complex middle-market scenarios, the Managing Director architects financial solutions that stabilize and revitalize portfolio companies. This leadership role involves navigating intricate market conditions to secure favorable outcomes for investors and stakeholders. By applying advanced financial modeling and strategic restructuring techniques, Samuel Eisner directly impacts the firm's success in managing diverse asset classes. Ultimately, Eisner secures long-term stability for the firm's investments by identifying unique opportunities where capital infusion can trigger significant performance improvements. The Managing Director maintains a constant focus on market trends and economic shifts, ensuring that the firm's investment strategy remains resilient and effective in providing the necessary support for companies to overcome operational challenges and achieve their full potential.