Walter E. Rose

Walter E. Rose
Walter E. Rose, Managing Director. In his role at Brookstone Partners Mr. Rose is responsible for the origination of transactions and advising portfolio companies on key initiatives and strategic planning.

Prior to joining Brookstone, Mr. Rose was President and CEO of Rostra Technologies, which he founded in 1982 for the purpose of acquiring manufacturing companies. Rostra Technologies acquired a number of companies under Mr. Rose’s direction, including International Foils, Gibraltar Packaging Group, Rostra Precision Controls, Rostra Tool and Rostra Vernatherm. In each case the acquired company was built up through organic growth and synergistic add-on acquisitions.

Prior to founding Rostra Technologies, Mr. Rose ran major divisions and companies for ITT and Thomas Tilling Inc.

Mr. Rose holds a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and received his M.B.A. from New York University.