Appointment bolstered by new leaders at UniTek’s Telecom Infrastructure Services and Power Infrastructure Services businesses

JACKSON, Miss. -- (Business Wire)

UniTek Global Services, Inc. (“UniTek” or the “Company”), a leading provider of turnkey infrastructure solutions to the communications, data center, and power markets, today announced the appointment of Pete Sandore as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sandore brings more than three decades of experience in power, utility, and communications infrastructure services and has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. He previously served as Chairman of UniTek’s Power Infrastructure Services Division.

Mr. Sandore will lead UniTek’s strategic initiatives and oversee all operational and commercial functions as the Company continues to expand its market presence and enhance service delivery across its customer base. He succeeds Charlie Smith, who led the business since September 2021 and is retiring from his executive role. Mr. Smith will remain with the Company as an advisor to support the transition and provide ongoing strategic guidance.

“Pete is an exceptional leader whose vision and operational expertise make him the ideal choice to lead UniTek into its next phase of growth,” said Austin Shanfelter, Chairman of UniTek Global Services. “His deep industry knowledge and commitment to operational excellence align well with our strategic priorities, and we are confident in his ability to drive significant value for our customers, employees, and stakeholders. We are deeply grateful to Charlie for his leadership and dedication over the past several years and appreciate his continued commitment and valued perspective as an advisor as he supports UniTek moving forward.”

Alongside Mr. Sandore’s appointment, UniTek announced a series of leadership updates to drive the Company’s growth plans:

• Derek Hutchins, formerly President and Chief Operating Officer, will be named President and Chief Executive Officer of UniTek’s Telecom Infrastructure Services Division.
• Steve Sarno, who joined UniTek through the acquisition of Concurrent Utility Services LLC, will be named President and Chief Executive Officer of UniTek’s Power Infrastructure Services Division.
• Cody Gallarda joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer, with oversight of finance across the enterprise. He brings more than two decades of finance leadership experience in infrastructure services businesses.

John Kline, President & CEO of New Mountain Finance Corporation, and James Frank, Head of Strategic Capital at BTG Pactual Global Alternatives added: “We are excited to congratulate Pete on this appointment and look forward to supporting him as he advances our shared vision for UniTek Global Services. Along with our strong bench of experienced leaders, we are confident that the team is well-positioned to unlock growth opportunities across the organization.”

UniTek is a portfolio company of New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) and its affiliates, and BTG Pactual Strategic Capital.

About UniTek Global Services, Inc.

UniTek is a leading telecom and power infrastructure services provider supporting the expansion of fiber, data center, and power connectivity across the U.S. and Canada. With over 850 employees and 55 locations, UniTek delivers a full suite of infrastructure services. For more information, visit https://www.unitekglobalservices.com.

About New Mountain Finance Corporation

New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC) is a leading business development company (BDC) focused on providing direct lending solutions to U.S. upper middle market companies backed by top private equity sponsors. Its portfolio consists primarily of senior secured loans, and select junior capital positions, to growing businesses in defensive industries that offer attractive risk-adjusted returns. Its differentiated investment approach leverages the deep sector knowledge and operating resources of New Mountain Capital, a global investment firm with over $60 billion of assets under management. Additionally, New Mountain has affiliates that pursue similar investment strategies.

About BTG Pactual Global Alternatives

BTG Pactual (BPAC11) is the largest investment bank in Latin America with a market capitalization of ~US$ 42 billion. Global Alternatives, a division of BTG Pactual, has ~US$ 11.5 billion in AUM and invests in specialized alternatives across the U.S. and Latin America (as of March 31, 2026). For more information, please visit globalalternatives.com.

​About Strategic Capital

Strategic Capital (Strat Cap) is an all-weather investment strategy focused on hybrid solutions in defensive sectors in the U.S. and sits within BTG Pactual’s Global Alternatives group. Strat Cap partners with sponsors, management teams and business owners to create value and is led by a seasoned investment team with relevant experience in private equity, credit, and structured solutions. For more information, please visit www.btgstratcap.com.

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Contacts:

Media Contacts

UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Celeste Williamson
cwilliamson@unitekgs.com

New Mountain Finance Corporation
Investor Relations
Laura C. Holson, Authorized Representative
NMFCIR@newmountaincapital.com

BTG Pactual Global Alternatives
Elaine Irvin
elaine.irvin@btgpactual.com

Source: UniTek Global Services, Inc.