Matt Farron
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
Profil
Matt is responsible for analyzing and executing new investments in the Consumer Products sectors for Gryphon and is currently focused on new investment platforms in the CPG and Beauty categories.
Matt currently monitors Gryphon’s control investments in Mechanix Wear, Metagenics, Milani Cosmetics, Revision Skincare & Goodier Cosmetics, and RoC Skincare.
Matt co-led Gryphon’s 2010 investment in Flagstone Foods through its successful exit to TreeHouse for $860 million in 2014.
Matt also co-led investments in Dessert Holdings, K&N Engineering, Fleet Laboratories, and Matrixx Initiatives/ZICAM, and served as a Director on their respective company boards.
Previously, Matt assisted with the monitoring of Gryphon portfolio companies Sheplers, TrustHouse Services, Joe’s Sports, and Eight O’Clock Coffee.
Prior to Gryphon, Matt’s experience included:
CIBC World Markets, Investment Banker
Education & Professional Affiliations:
B.S., Business Administration, Boston University, Summa Cum Laude
Community Outreach:
San Francisco University High School, Trustee
SFMOMA, Contemporaries Committee Member
Postes actifs de Matt Farron
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Gryphon Investors, LLC
 Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2005 |
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
 Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. manufactures and distributes over-the-counter cold remedy and allergy products. It offers homeopathic and allopathic OTC products, including cold remedy nasal spray and swab, allergy relief spray and swab, kids cold remedy relief, nasal congestion/sinus relief, cold shortening, dietary supplement line, and total immune products. The firm's products include Rapidmelts, Crystals, Lozenges, Oral Mist, Chewables, Intense Sinus Relief and Allergy Relief. The company was founded on February 4, 1991 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
New Milani Group LLC
 New Milani Group LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables New Milani Group LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics and beauty care products. It offers face, lips, eyes and nail care products. Its products include foundation, blush, powder, liquid lipstick, Lip gloss, palettes, brow, eyeliner, face brushes and nail paints. The company is headquartered in Vernon, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/06/2018 |
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/
 Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/ Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.'s Roc Skincare Brand has been a pioneer in skincare since 1957, when a French pharmacist created the first hypoallergenic skincare formulations. The American company has collaborated with dermatologists to provide safe and effective products for their patients. The company has a history of firsts, including the first broad-spectrum UV protection and the first to discover a method for stabilizing retinol. The company combines retinol with antioxidants and uses innovative packaging to deliver its skin-smoothing benefits safely and effectively for daily use. Roc Skincare Brand is committed to not retouching imagery and requiring influencer partners to agree not to use skin-altering filters or other editing techniques that promote unrealistic beauty standards. The company's products are rooted in science, backed by powerful ingredients, and clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin quickly and provide cumulative results over time. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/12/2018 |
Mechanix Wear LLC
 Mechanix Wear LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Mechanix Wear, Inc. designs, manufactures, and wholesales work gloves. It provides cut and impact resistant, leather, coated, grip, high abrasion, vented, heat and flame, welding gloves, and equipment and accessories. The company was founded by Jim Hale in 1991 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/10/2019 |
Metagenics LLC
 Metagenics LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Metagenics, Inc. provides nutritional supplements, medical foods and nutraceuticals for health care professionals. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/11/2021 |
Revision Skin Care, Inc.
 Revision Skin Care, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Revision Skin Care, Inc. provides skin care solutions. Its products include black mask, brightening facial wash, exfoliating facial rinse, finishing touch, firming night treatment, gentle cleansing lotion and hydrating serum. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/12/2021 |
Vetnique Labs LLC
 Vetnique Labs LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Vetnique Labs LLC retails and wholesales pet grooming products. Its brands include Glandex, Furbliss and Profivex. The firm specializes in Probiotic and natural Supplements for pets. The company was founded by James Bascharon in 2011 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/05/2023 |
Anciens postes connus de Matt Farron
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The Original Cakerie Co.
 The Original Cakerie Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Dessert Holdings is an umbrella company, which engages in the operation of desserts brand platform. It includes The Original Cakerie, Lawler?s Desserts, and Atlanta Cheesecake Company. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/06/2021 |
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Formation de Matt Farron
| Boston University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Entreprise privées | 12 |
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Gryphon Investors, LLC
Gryphon Investors, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
CIBC World Markets Corp. (Old)
 CIBC World Markets Corp. (Old) Financial ConglomeratesFinance CIBC World Markets is a full-service investment bank headquartered in New York City. CIBC provides an internationally integrated research product through three primary strategies. In the US, the firm provides research coverage available in areas of focus, including technology, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, power generation and technology, financial institutions, consumer growth, real estate and media. In Canada, the firm offers the full spectrum of coverage for all of the sectors that form the TSE 300 Index. Their broad investment grade analysis of return bond Indices provides daily performance of the Canadian bond market. The sectors covered are: government of Canada bonds, provincial and municipal bonds and corporate bonds rated AAA/AA, A and BBB. Also available is a monthly ABS/MBS market report that provides information on ABS market conditions, market summary data and monthly performance reports on outstanding transactions. This report includes information about the MBS market, including key statistics on MBS spreads and prepayments. Another report contains MBS trading data, cash flows and other key data. A separate monthly Portfolio Valuation Report provides month end pricing for ABS and MBS transactions. Corporate debt research produces highly targeted credit analysis and research for investment grade and high yield debt securities. The corporate bond review covers bond market action, new issues, price/yield movements, rating changes, and buy/sell recommendations. The fixed-income research group produces actionable fundamental and technical analysis, strategies, products, and runs bond indexes and quantitative models relating specifically to fixed income markets, bond portfolios, and individual securities. CIBC provides risk management solutions to corporations, investors, financial institutions, and governments across all asset classes: interest rates, equities, credit, currency, and commodities. CIBC World Markets is a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. | Finance |
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. manufactures and distributes over-the-counter cold remedy and allergy products. It offers homeopathic and allopathic OTC products, including cold remedy nasal spray and swab, allergy relief spray and swab, kids cold remedy relief, nasal congestion/sinus relief, cold shortening, dietary supplement line, and total immune products. The firm's products include Rapidmelts, Crystals, Lozenges, Oral Mist, Chewables, Intense Sinus Relief and Allergy Relief. The company was founded on February 4, 1991 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Health Technology |
K&N Engineering, Inc.
 K&N Engineering, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing K&N Engineering, Inc. provides air and oil filtration products for the automobile industry. It offers cotton gauze filter technology for car, truck, motorcycle, and marine applications. The firm also offers drop-in filters, fuel injection performance kit applications, gold oil, universal air, pro series and cartridge oil, motorcycle and heavy duty diesel oil filters. The company was founded by Ken Johnson and Norm McDonald in 1964 and is headquartered in Riverside, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Fleet Laboratories Ltd.
 Fleet Laboratories Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of DDD Investments Ltd. (United Kingdom), Fleet Laboratories Ltd. is a British company that manufactures toiletry products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The company is based in Watford, UK. | Health Technology |
The Original Cakerie Co.
The Original Cakerie Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Dessert Holdings is an umbrella company, which engages in the operation of desserts brand platform. It includes The Original Cakerie, Lawler?s Desserts, and Atlanta Cheesecake Company. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Consumer Non-Durables |
New Milani Group LLC
New Milani Group LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables New Milani Group LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics and beauty care products. It offers face, lips, eyes and nail care products. Its products include foundation, blush, powder, liquid lipstick, Lip gloss, palettes, brow, eyeliner, face brushes and nail paints. The company is headquartered in Vernon, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. /Roc Skincare Brand/ Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.'s Roc Skincare Brand has been a pioneer in skincare since 1957, when a French pharmacist created the first hypoallergenic skincare formulations. The American company has collaborated with dermatologists to provide safe and effective products for their patients. The company has a history of firsts, including the first broad-spectrum UV protection and the first to discover a method for stabilizing retinol. The company combines retinol with antioxidants and uses innovative packaging to deliver its skin-smoothing benefits safely and effectively for daily use. Roc Skincare Brand is committed to not retouching imagery and requiring influencer partners to agree not to use skin-altering filters or other editing techniques that promote unrealistic beauty standards. The company's products are rooted in science, backed by powerful ingredients, and clinically proven to improve the appearance of skin quickly and provide cumulative results over time. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Mechanix Wear LLC
Mechanix Wear LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Mechanix Wear, Inc. designs, manufactures, and wholesales work gloves. It provides cut and impact resistant, leather, coated, grip, high abrasion, vented, heat and flame, welding gloves, and equipment and accessories. The company was founded by Jim Hale in 1991 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Metagenics LLC
Metagenics LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Metagenics, Inc. provides nutritional supplements, medical foods and nutraceuticals for health care professionals. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA. | Health Technology |
Revision Skin Care, Inc.
Revision Skin Care, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Revision Skin Care, Inc. provides skin care solutions. Its products include black mask, brightening facial wash, exfoliating facial rinse, finishing touch, firming night treatment, gentle cleansing lotion and hydrating serum. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
Vetnique Labs LLC
Vetnique Labs LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Vetnique Labs LLC retails and wholesales pet grooming products. Its brands include Glandex, Furbliss and Profivex. The firm specializes in Probiotic and natural Supplements for pets. The company was founded by James Bascharon in 2011 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Process Industries |
