Sarah Spencer

Sarah Spencer is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC).12 Here's a comprehensive overview of her career and background:

Professional Experience

Sarah joined RAC in March 2020 as Chief Operating Officer.23 However, her association with The Riverside Company, RAC's parent organization, spans over 15 years.3 Her career highlights include:

• Chief Operating Officer at Riverside Acceleration Capital (March 2020 - Present)2
• Senior Director, Strategy & Analytics at The Riverside Company (September 2005 - Present)12
• Analyst at Lehman Brothers (September 2000 - July 2005)12

Education

Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a minor in Applied Mathematics from Lehigh University, which she attended from 1996 to 2000.123

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

At Riverside, Sarah has taken on various crucial roles:

• Served on Riverside's strategy team, supporting new product launches3
• Authored Riverside's business plan for RAC in 20153
• Acted as the Riverside Co-CEO's liaison for its Board of Advisors3
• Managed global portfolio tracking and analysis3
• Oversaw several pooled purchasing programs for Riverside portfolio companies3

Personal Life

Outside of her professional life, Sarah is a mother to two elementary school-aged daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and planning vacations.3

Skills and Expertise

Sarah's extensive experience in the financial industry, particularly in private equity and strategy, has equipped her with valuable skills in:

• Financial analysis
• Strategic planning
• Portfolio management
• Business development

Sarah Spencer's LinkedIn profile can be found at: linkedin.com/in/sarah-spencer-4b64a59b.2