Sir Martin E. Franklin is the Founder and CEO of Mariposa Capital, a Miami-based family investment firm focused on long-term value creation across various industries. Mr. Franklin serves as Founder and Chairman of Element Solutions Inc., Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Nomad Foods Limited, a Director of Restaurant Brands International Inc., Chairman and controlling shareholder of Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC, and is a principal and executive officer of several other private investment entities. In October 2017 Mr. Franklin launched J2 Acquisition Limited, an acquisition vehicle listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Prior to founding Mariposa Capital, Mr. Franklin founded Jarden Corporation in 2001. Under his leadership, Jarden grew from approximately $300 million in revenues to more than $10 billion, comprised of over 120 global brands and 35,000 employees before it was acquired by Newell Brands in April 2016. He served as Executive Chairman of Bollé, Inc. from 1997 to 2000 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Benson Eyecare Corporation from 1992 to its sale in 1996. Jarden and Benson generated over 5,000% and 1,800% stock returns to their investors respectively.

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