Mark Sotir is president of Equity Group Investments (EGI) where he focuses on maximizing and sustaining the value of the firm’s investment portfolio. With nearly 20 years of board and CEO experience, Mr. Sotir has overseen a range of investments, serving in the ownership representative role of strategic advisor to portfolio company management teams. In addition to serving as chairman of Ardent’s board of directors, he is executive chairman of Exterran Corporation, chairman of Lanter Delivery Systems, and a director for Able Freight Services.
Before joining EGI as managing director in 2006, Mr. Sotir was the chief executive officer of Sunburst Technology Corporation and served on the company’s board of directors. Previously, he was the president of Budget Group, Inc. (Budget Rent A Car and Ryder Truck Rental) where he also served on the board. His early career included senior brand management and sales roles at The Coca-Cola Company.
Mr. Sotir holds a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree from Amherst College.
