Multi-billion dollar takeover sealed: $3 billion acquisition finalized
New CEO Takes the Helm at Acquired Triumph Group
Jorge L. Valladares III has been appointed as the new CEO of Triumph Group, following the company's acquisition by private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners in July 2025. The deal, valued at approximately $3 billion, marks Triumph's transition into an independent, privately held company.
Valladares brings decades of leadership experience in the aerospace industry to his new role. Most notably, he served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TransDigm, a global designer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for commercial and military customers, until 2023. This background underscores his expertise in aerospace systems and component manufacturing, making him well-equipped to lead Triumph Group through its next phase of growth.
Triumph Group will continue to serve both Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and the aftermarket, providing mission-critical engineered systems and components for the aerospace and defense sectors. Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners, both experienced investors in the aerospace and defense sector, are excited to collaborate with Valladares in driving Triumph's growth.
Dan Crowley, former CEO of Triumph, is confident that Valladares' leadership will benefit all Triumph stakeholders. He expressed pride in the progress the company has made in the past decade and its impact on the industry. Valladares, in turn, expressed enthusiasm about leading Triumph in its next phase of growth. He aims to meet the evolving needs of Triumph's customers and looks forward to working closely with the Triumph team to further strengthen and expand the company's capabilities.
Dan Zamlong, Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, and Blake Gottesman, Managing Director at Berkshire Partners, also expressed their excitement to support Valladares and the Triumph leadership team. They aim to generate growth and long-term value creation for Triumph.
Warburg Pincus believes Triumph is well-positioned to accelerate its growth as a privately held company. The acquisition is a testament to the company's strong standing in the aerospace and defense sector, and a promising step towards a new era of growth and success for Triumph Group.
Valladares, in his new role as CEO, will guide Triumph Group's growth and business operations, considering his expertise in the aerospace industry, particularly in financially-focused sectors under private equity firms like Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. The future of the company lies in its continuous provision of mission-critical engineered systems and components, catering to both Original Equipment Manufacturers and the aftermarket, within the aerospace and defense sectors.
