John Corso

John Corso is an Operating Executive at Farol Asset Management, LP, bringing 18 years of CEO experience to the firm’s investment and portfolio activities. Drawing on deep operating experience from leading two private equity-backed businesses, John helps assess opportunities, shape value-creation strategies, and enhance portfolio company performance.

As CEO, John partnered with four private equity sponsors, executed multiple acquisitions, and completed four successful sale processes. From 2007 to 2022, he was President and CEO of The Coastal Companies, growing revenue from $85 million to $600 million and leading its 2022 sale to Sysco Corporation. From 2004 to 2006, John served as CEO of Santana Products, where he doubled investor returns in eighteen months. His career also includes roles in investment banking, consulting, and public-company division management.

Since retiring from Coastal, John has focused on investing in middle-market companies and startups through Seven Holdings LLC, a holding company he started nearly 20 years ago. His industry experience spans food, distribution, manufacturing, technology, building products, transportation and logistics, hospitality, agriculture, and business services.

John is a graduate of Harvard Business School and the Ivey Business School at Western University. He is a longtime member of YPO and holds U.S. and Canadian citizenship.