# Brad Gates

> Brad Gates is a KLH Capital Partner whose operating career includes executive roles in industrial equipment, boat manufacturing and refrigerated displays. Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, he works with portfolio companies on commercial strategy and execution.

- **Role:** Partner at KLH Capital
- **Organizations:** KLH Capital, Capital Safety, Nautic Global Group, Pure Safety Group, Structural Concepts, The Toro Company, RZ Industries
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Concordia University, St. Paul, Master of Arts in Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul
- **Known for:** Led businesses in several manufacturing markets., Held executive positions on three continents, according to KLH., Led Pure Safety during its acquisition expansion in 2017-2018.

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Identified as Capital Safety Asia managing director.
- **Before 2014** — President of Capital Safety EMEA; earlier business and marketing roles at Toro.
- **2014** — Became CEO of Nautic Global Group.
- **2017** — CEO and president of Pure Safety at the announcement of Guardian and Web Devices acquisitions.
- **2019** — Appointed Structural Concepts CEO and president in October.
- **Current; start date unverified** — Listed as Partner on KLH Capital’s official website.

## Achievements

- Led businesses in several manufacturing markets.
- Held executive positions on three continents, according to KLH.
- Led Pure Safety during its acquisition expansion in 2017-2018.

## Links

- Website: https://www.klhcapital.com/team/brad-gates/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-gates-64a5117

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