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The Team That Makes Extraordinary Exits™ Possible

Sean Friday

Executive Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

As STS Executive Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sean has led, coached, and enabled dozens of private business owners through the process of an Extraordinary Exit.

Sean Friday

With positivity and empathy, Sean is driven to create optimal outcomes for our clients while also enabling the goals and aspirations of our entire team. He brings his specialized knowledge from an array of industries to create strategy, lead innovation and deliver results at STS.

Sean has 30 years of experience leading operations, strategy, transformations, corporate governance for organizations in addition to spearheading several multibillion-dollar acquisition programs. As a former 2-star Air Force General, he became deeply experienced across multiple industry sectors in leadership, strategy, operations, capability integration, R&D, logistics, aerospace, international partnerships, and government relations.

Prior to joining STS Capital Partners in early 2021, Sean was the Vice Director for Logistics and Engineering at United States Central Command where he directed support to U.S. and coalition military operations in the Middle East. Before that role, he was the deputy lead of a 15,000-person organization implementing Canada’s National Defense Program and strategic acquisitions; the Director General responsible for Royal Canadian Air Force operational readiness and strategic planning; the Commandant and Vice Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada, Canada’s largest military university; and the Commander of Canada’s largest Air Force base consisting of three airports and over 4,000 personnel conducting global air transport operations.

Sean holds an Executive MBA from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the Royal Military College. He is a graduate of Harvard University’s program for Senior Executives in National and International Security, and several other post-graduate programs. Sean has been invested in the Order of Military Merit, awarded the Legion of Merit, and been recognized with multiple national honors in both Canada and the United States. He also helped found Soldier On, a non-profit organization that provides access to sports as a means of recovery for ill and injured military veterans.

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The Risk of Letting the Market Define Your Exit 

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The M&A Truths No One Tells Founders

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In a recent episode of the InOrganic Podcast, hosts Ayelet Shipley and Christian Hassold sit down with Brenda Jacobsen, STS Managing Director, to explore what it really takes to prepare for a successf…

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Why Discipline Matters in an Exit

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For many entrepreneurs, selling a business represents the culmination of years of dedication, risk-taking, and persistence. It is not only an emotional milestone but also a significant financial event…

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The Extraordinary Exit: Paths & Journeys That Make a Difference  

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In a recent episode of Conversation with Legends, host Stephen Christie sits down with Andy Harris, STS President of North American Strategies and Managing Director, to explore what it really takes to…

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