Harry Dugan
Managing Director
Harry Dugan is a Managing Director at STS Capital Partners, where he brings over 25 years of experience as an executive leader and trusted advisor to public, private, and private equity–owned businesses. An accomplished mergers and acquisitions specialist, he has successfully led and closed more than 40 transactions with values ranging from $20 million to $1 billion. Over the course of his career, Harry has worked across a diverse range of industries including distribution, manufacturing, financial services, transportation, e-commerce, luxury retail, and hospitality. He has held senior leadership positions such as President, CEO, and CFO for private equity-backed businesses, Managing Director of a strategic management consulting firm, and Director of Corporate Development for a large publicly traded industrial company.
Harry’s breadth of experience enables him to guide organizations through complex strategic and financial transitions, consistently delivering results that align with both operational and shareholder objectives. His educational background includes a B.S. degree from Drexel University, and he is a former Certified Public Accountant (presently inactive), further demonstrating his deep financial acumen and commitment to excellence in every engagement.
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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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Thought Leadership
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…