Newport LLC Welcomes Three Experienced Business Leaders as Partners, Expanding Advisory Expertise in Business Transformation, M&A and Strategic Growth

Kevin Halpin, Olga A. Pulido-Crowe, and Erika Peterman Join Newport's Growing Partner Network, Bringing Proven Executive Leadership and Results-Driven Expertise

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport LLC, a business advisory firm serving privately owned companies, today announced that Kevin Halpin, Olga A. Pulido-Crowe, and Erika Peterman have joined the firm as Partners. Drawn to the opportunity to apply their executive experience in helping businesses navigate growth, improve performance, and create lasting value, the three leaders bring complementary expertise in operational improvement, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial strategy, and business transformation.

Newport's collaborative advisory model connects business owners with seasoned executives who combine strategic insight with hands-on leadership. The addition of Halpin, Pulido-Crowe and Peterman expands the firm's ability to help privately owned businesses address complex challenges, pursue strategic opportunities, and navigate critical ownership and growth transitions.

"Kevin, Olga and Erika bring exceptional depth of experience and a shared commitment to helping businesses succeed," said Kevin Poole, CEO. "Their decision to join Newport strengthens our collective expertise and expands the practical, senior-level guidance we can offer business owners as they work to improve performance, accelerate growth and realize enterprise value."

Kevin Halpin: Executive Advisory and Sustainable Performance

Halpin brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in telecommunications, software, and digital infrastructure. He helps founders and CEOs tackle critical challenges that extend beyond any one leader's reach, serving as a trusted advisor or interim executive to align leadership teams, improve operations, strengthen customer relationships, and modernize technology. His results include reducing customer churn by 20%, increasing sales by 7%, and cutting network upgrade cycles by 75%.

"Some of the biggest opportunities to improve a business are also the hardest to address because they reach beyond the responsibilities of any one leader. I enjoy working alongside owners and CEOs to tackle those challenges, strengthen their organizations, and create improvements that translate into profits that last," said Halpin.

Olga A. Pulido-Crowe: M&A Advisory and Financial Strategy

Pulido-Crowe brings more than 25 years of experience in investment banking, M&A advisory and financial services management. She has advised senior executives and business owners across public and private organizations on growth strategies, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and complex business challenges. Her cross-industry experience spans consumer products, specialty retail, healthcare, financial services, and technology.

Pulido-Crowe commented that "Throughout my career, I've seen how trusted relationships, sound judgment, and the right strategic guidance can make a meaningful difference in a company's success. I'm excited to join Newport and collaborate with an exceptional group of experienced executives, bringing my investment banking and M&A expertise to help business owners navigate pivotal decisions, pursue strategic opportunities, and realize the full potential of the businesses they've worked so hard to build."

Erika Peterman: Strategic Growth and Business Transformation

Peterman brings international executive experience and expertise in growth strategy, profitability improvement, and organizational effectiveness. Her background includes leadership in capital-intensive, highly regulated industries such as chemicals, minerals, materials, and energy. Her accomplishments include developing a route-to-market strategy that generated more than $10 million in new revenue over two years and designing a post-integration restructuring plan that delivered more than $100 million in cost-reduction measures.

"I am thrilled to be a partner of the firm. I look forward to leveraging my experience to help clients navigate our dynamic market environment and deliver sustainable, profitable growth," said Peterman.

Together, the three Partners strengthen Newport's multidisciplinary capabilities, bringing business owners access to experienced executive guidance across operational performance, transaction advisory, and strategic transformation.

About Newport LLC

Founded in 2011, Newport LLC provides privately owned businesses with strategic insight and hands-on advisory support. Its Partners bring senior executive experience across industries, functional disciplines, and geographies, helping business owners accelerate value, strengthen performance, and navigate critical stages in their companies' lifecycles.

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