Robert Vassel
Director, Business Development
Robert M. Vassel Jr. joined SPC in 2016 and manages the firm’s deal sourcing efforts, works with portfolio companies on brand strategy, and is a member of the Investment Committee. He also oversees and coordinates SPC’s capability development events for portfolio companies, including the annual CEO Summit and quarterly calls for functional leaders.
Rob currently serves on the boards of Bragg Live Food Products, Mommy’s Bliss, Oregon Ice Cream, and The J.R. Watkins Company.
Prior to joining SPC, Rob spent 18 years at The Clorox Company, working in various brand management, sales, and general management assignments across brands such as Hidden Valley, Fresh Step, Burt’s Bees, Glad, Armor All, Pine Sol, and Clorox. Most recently, he led efforts in acquiring new growth businesses as vice president of corporate development on mergers and acquisitions at The Clorox Company.
Rob received an MBA in Finance, Marketing, and Strategy from UCLA Business School and a BA degree from Colgate University in Asian Studies, where he was a four-year starter and captain on the men’s tennis team.