SK Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences sectors, announced that John Novak has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Business Development. In this position,  Novak will play a leading role in SK Capital’s efforts to identify, prioritize, and execute new investment opportunities across its core sectors, working closely with the firm’s investment teams to support SK Capital’s continued growth.

Novak brings more than two decades of experience in private equity and investment banking, with a particular focus on building strategic relationships across the industry and sourcing attractive investment opportunities.

Prior to joining SK Capital, Novak was a Managing Director at Paine Schwartz Partners, where he most recently led business development and capital markets efforts with a focus on overseeing and cultivating a pipeline of new investment opportunities. Prior to Paine Schwartz Partners, Novak held roles at Swander Pace Capital and Banc of America Securities.

“I am excited to join SK Capital as Head of Business Development and look forward to working alongside the firm’s talented team to help drive continued growth and success,” said Novak.