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Claire Petryschuk

Vice President

Claire is Vice President, Strategic Partner Operations at STS Capital Partners. She leads the firm’s global Partner Network, a carefully selected community of professionals, including tax and wealth managers, coaches, and other trusted partners, designed to expand STS’s reach to private business owners and the advisors who influence them.​ In this role, Claire is responsible for driving the growth, engagement, and activation of the Partner Network as a key channel for originating opportunities. Through partnerships, sponsorships, events, and education, she enables strategic connections with business owners and referral sources, creating consistent access to qualified opportunities for STS.​

Claire Petryschuk

She works closely with partners and STS deal teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration, while also leveraging the network, to support clients as part of their broader exit team. ​Through this work, Claire strengthens a global ecosystem that contributes to both the firm’s growth and the overall client experience. Her focus on building strong relationships and driving engagement supports well-prepared processes and successful outcomes for business owners.​ Previously, Claire served as Vice President of Client Experience, Resources & Operations at STS, where she supported client engagements and M&A professionals across multiple industries and geographies. She led resource planning and allocation​ across international teams, enabling effective execution, strong client outcomes, and consistent delivery standards.​

Claire’s career has focused on leading strategic initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and support client objectives. She established a Project Management Office (PMO), led the development of a project management community, and has experience in quality management, including guiding a service-based organization to its first ISO designation.​

She holds a business degree from the University of Guelph and is a certified PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), demonstrating expertise in leading complex initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and implementing structured processes to achieve strategic objectives. She is also a certified internal quality auditor.​

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Press Releases

Pursant Founder Mark Herbick Joins STS Capital Partners as Chief Executive Officer 

November 2, 2026

STS Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Mark Herbick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026, as Pursant, the firm he founded, joins forces with STS. A serial e…

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Steve Weclew is Appointed by STS Capital Partners as Managing Director

October 29, 2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Weclew as a Managing Director.  A CPA by training, former public-company CFO, and co-founder and CEO of an acquisition-led platform, Steve brings…

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Former Goddard Enterprises Managing Director Anthony Ali Joins STS Capital Partners as Managing Director and Partner  

October 19, 2026

STS Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Anthony Ali is joining the firm as Managing Director and Partner, bringing extensive international leadership experience and a proven track record in b…

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If You’re Considering an ESOP, Run a Competitive Process

October 15, 2026

Why founders should apply the same process to an ESOP as they would to any other buyer. For many founders, the decision to explore an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is not driven by valuation…

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Claude Zdanow is Appointed by STS Capital Partners as managing director

September 30, 2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Claude Zdanow as a Managing Director.   A public-company CEO, serial founder, and M&A principal, Claude brings nearly two decades of experience building…

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Building for an Extraordinary Exit™ Starts on Day One

September 15, 2026

Founders rarely begin building a business with an exit in mind.  The early years are consumed by proving an idea, winning customers, preserving cash and creating momentum. Decisions about governance…

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