Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Coty grew up playing football and baseball, experiences that helped foster his competitive nature and grit. He spent summers working in his parents’ construction business and cutting his neighbors’ lawns, which is where he developed his passion for blue collar services businesses.
Before joining NextGen Growth Partners, Coty cut his teeth on the shop floor at ExxonMobil where he was part of the commissioning and startup of a $2B manufacturing plant. He also spent time at Accenture Strategy, where he led project teams and helped C-Suite leaders tackle complex supply chain and operational challenges, including those faced during the Covid-19 supply shock. These experiences taught Coty how to lead and inspire teams across all levels of organizations.
Coty continued to build out his business acumen at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he earned his MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and finance while helping lead the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition student group.
Outside of work, Coty enjoys cooking for his wife and daughter, serving in his church community, and camping or hiking with his family. He’s also on a decade-long quest to turn his baseball swing into a golf swing.
Coty holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Chicago Booth.
