Lorient Capital Expands Team with the Hiring of Stephanie DeGennaro and John Cotcher

MIAMI, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lorient Capital, a healthcare-focused private investment firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie DeGennaro as General Counsel, and John Cotcher as Vice President of Compliance and HR Operations.

Stephanie DeGennaro, General Counsel

As General Counsel, Stephanie DeGennaro will oversee Lorient's legal strategy and ensure robust legal frameworks are in place to support the firm's growth and commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery. Stephanie joins Lorient from McDermott Will & Emery, where she was a partner advising healthcare providers and private equity sponsors on a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic agreements.

John Cotcher, Vice President of Compliance and HR Operations

John will partner with Lorient's portfolio companies to develop and implement supportive service solutions that enable operators and leaders to focus on delivering high-quality care and services.

John brings more than a decade of leadership experience from various executive roles across high-growth healthcare organizations. Throughout his career, he has led departments such as Operations, Compliance, Marketing, and HR. John holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and is certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).

"We are excited to welcome Stephanie and John to the Lorient team," said David Berman, Managing Partner of Lorient Capital. "Stephanie's legal expertise and John's operational and compliance leadership will further enhance our ability to support portfolio companies and drive growth in a dynamic healthcare landscape."

These hires reflect Lorient's ongoing commitment to building a team dedicated to advancing healthcare delivery and outcomes.

About Lorient Capital

Lorient is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Our distinctive approach blends our roots as entrepreneurs, operators, and investment professionals to build market-leading healthcare services and technology companies. For more information about Lorient Capital, please visit www.lorientcap.com.

SOURCE Lorient Capital