Voyager Interests Welcomes Robert Trainer as Partner in Energy Services and Equipment Sector

Voyager Interests, LLC, a specialized private equity firm focused on investments in the energy services and equipment (ES&E) sector, has announced the appointment of Robert Trainer as Partner. Trainer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm, having worked closely with Voyager in various capacities over the past two decades.

David Watson, Founder and Partner of Voyager, expressed his excitement about Trainer joining the team, highlighting their longstanding working relationship. Watson emphasized Trainer’s M&A and transactional background, as well as his successful tenure as CEO of a prominent ES&E company. Trainer’s leadership saw the company grow to nearly 1,500 employees across multiple locations worldwide, making him a valuable addition to Voyager and its portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Voyager, Trainer served as President & CEO of Gyrodata Incorporated, a leading provider of proprietary wellbore placement services in both land and offshore markets. Under Trainer’s guidance, Gyrodata achieved significant milestones, including its recent acquisition by SLB (NYSE: SLB) in February 2023.

Trainer’s extensive experience in the ES&E sector also includes his previous role as an investment banker at Simmons & Company, where he focused on this industry. He holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and a B.A. in History from Trinity College (CT).

Voyager, headquartered in Houston, Texas, exclusively targets the global ES&E market. The firm specializes in control-oriented recapitalizations, growth equity investments, carveouts of non-core businesses, and buy-and-build strategies with seasoned executives. Voyager is actively seeking new platform investments and plans to invest in add-on acquisitions for existing portfolio companies, with enterprise values up to $300 million.

For more information about Voyager and its investments, visit their website at www.voyagerinterests.com.

Source: Business Wire