ZCGC Adds New Team Members to Further Strengthen Global Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise

ZCG Consulting, LLC (“ZCGC”), the business consulting platform of Z Capital Group (“ZCG”) and a results-oriented management consulting firm, today announced several new hires to expand its Global Supply Chain & Logistics team. These additions enhance ZCGC’s ability to deliver hands-on, data-driven solutions to partners and portfolio companies managing increasing global supply chain complexity.

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“In today’s volatile market, leveraging the right expertise to ensure global supply chain resilience is no longer optional for businesses– it’s essential,” said James Zenni, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of ZCG. “These additions to our Global Supply Chain & Logistics team will further enhance ZCGC’s differentiated offerings, enabling businesses to navigate disruptions, optimize logistics, and drive long-term efficiencies.”

The following individuals have joined ZCGC:

• Jon Poehnelt has joined ZCGC as Senior Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics, overseeing supply chain strategy across ZCGC’s diverse portfolio. Prior to ZCGC, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Steam Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, where he led the commercial strategy that drove rapid growth. He also served as the sales and operations owner for the company’s drayage provider, which under his leadership grew into the second largest in the United States. Before Steam, Mr. Poehnelt was a Director at UPS Supply Chain Solutions, developing international supply chain strategies and multi-modal transportation solutions. Mr. Pohnelt holds a B.B.A. in business management and economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is also a licensed U.S. Customs Broker.
  
  
  
  
• Kevin Craig has joined ZCGC as Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics, overseeing supply chain strategy across ZCGC’s diverse portfolio. Prior to joining ZCGC, Mr. Craig worked in supply chain operations in various director-level roles leading initiatives focused on streamlining distribution networks, enhancing automation, and improving end-to-end logistics. He brings expertise in developing scalable solutions that enhance supply chain visibility, reduce costs, and increase operational resilience. Mr. Craig began his career as a civil engineer in the private sector before transitioning into supply chain management. Mr. Craig holds a B.S. in civil engineering and an MBA from the University of Florida.
  
  
  
  
• Tianyang (Tyler) Xu has joined ZCGC as Senior Consultant, Global Supply Chain & Logistics. Mr. Xu is responsible for portfolio company financial reporting, due diligence and also supports M&A, data analytics, and strategic finance transformation initiatives. Prior to ZCGC, Mr. Xu was a Senior Vice President at AlixPartners, specializing in liquidity management, business plan development, and operational finance across multiple industries. He was also an Associate within the Financial Markets Group at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he prepared analysis and modelling to assess portfolio company valuations across sectors. Mr. Xu holds both a B.S. in finance and accounting and an M.S. in accounting and information analysis from Lehigh University.

As global supply chains grow more complex, ZCGC is committed to equipping businesses with the expertise needed to stay competitive, efficient, and resilient in an evolving market.

About ZCGC

ZCGC is the business consulting platform of ZCG and is a results‐oriented management consulting firm. A reliable resource for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, ZCGC’s talented team of consultants offer deep functional expertise and customizable hands-on solutions to accelerate growth.

About ZCG

ZCG is a leading, privately held merchant bank comprised of three dynamic, cross-disciplinary platforms: private markets asset management, business consulting services, and technology development and solutions.

ZCG’s investors are some of the largest and most sophisticated global institutional investors including pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and insurance companies.

For almost 30 years, ZCG Principals have invested tens of billions of dollars of capital.

ZCG has a global team comprised of approximately 400 professionals. The company is headquartered in New York, with affiliate offices located in Pune and Mumbai, India, and Riyadh, KSA. For more information on ZCG, please visit www.zcg.com.

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