NEW YORK - Marylandian -- STS Capital Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Tapp as a Managing Director, based in British Columbia, Canada. With over 30 years of leadership in international business, having successfully built, scaled, and exited multiple companies, Jay will play a key role in helping mid-market business owners navigate successful exit strategies and maximize value in divestitures.

Recognized globally as a thought leader in circular economy packaging, polymer design, and manufacturing workflow engineering, he has founded four businesses and played a pivotal role in pioneering disruptive and sustainable innovations. His career spans acquisitions, business turnarounds, and strategic international divestitures, giving him deep insight into the complexities of cross-border transactions, including currencies, regulations, and jurisdictions.

As the founder of Tapp Label Technologies, he led a major industry shift in the North American wine sector, introducing pressure-sensitive labeling technology and earning over 130 international awards for printing excellence. His experience at Tapp Label Technologies also gave him firsthand knowledge of the risks of not having the right sell-side advisory team and the emotional journey entrepreneurs face during an exit. His leadership at Meritage Specialty Packaging further demonstrated his ability to drive business transformation, spearheading the development of innovative and sustainable packaging technologies that continue to shape the industry.

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Beyond his entrepreneurial achievements, Jay has actively contributed to leadership networks such as YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), where he has served in key roles for 24 years. His global leadership as Chair of the YPO Plastics & Polymer Business Network and his role on the Executive Committee underscore his commitment to industry innovation and best practices.

"Jay's expertise in international divestitures, risk mitigation in exit journeys, and scaling businesses for sale will be invaluable to our clients as they navigate complex transactions and work toward achieving Extraordinary Exits™," said Sean Friday, CEO of STS Capital Partners.

In his role at STS Capital Partners, Jay will leverage his deep sector knowledge and M&A experience to support mid-market business owners in achieving maximum value on their exit journey, moving from Success to Significance™ by Selling to Strategics™.

About STS Capital Partners:

STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm like no other. We are expert guides for private, founder, and entrepreneurial business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. Our extensive global relationships, world-class team, and proven deal process bring international strategic buyers and investors to the table who deliver maximum financial value. As a result, we help clients fulfill bigger ambitions in life and leave lasting legacies by inspiring charitable donations through our Success to Significance™ program with a goal of raising billions of dollars in new philanthropic and impact capital to support charities like Altruvest, Knowledge Impact Network, and DignityMoves.

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