Jesse Sestito

Jesse Sestito is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Demeter Capital Partners. Prior to founding the firm, he co-founded and built Genegle Biotechnology, one of China's largest forensic and clinical laboratories. Jesse's exceptional relationship management skills, team-building abilities, and strong operational expertise have been widely recognized by his peers.

Since 2006, he has held various leadership roles at Genegle, including COO, Assistant General Manager, and Director of Human Resources. As Director of International Business Development, he led the team that built the first and only AABB-accredited lab in China, expanding the lab's business to over 30 countries. Jesse's extensive experience in the industry, combined with his focus on operationally-driven value creation makes him an invaluable asset to the fund, providing critical insights and expertise that drive value creation and sustainable growth for our portfolio companies.

Jesse holds a BSBA in Accounting from The Ohio State University and is a triple Masters: a Master of Accounting - also from OSU - and an MBA and M.S. in Information Systems, both from the University of Cincinnati. A licensed CPA, he started his career working in Systems & Process Assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers, laying the foundation for the wealth of operational and financial expertise he brings to his role as Managing Partner. Jesse also sits as a committee member for AABB's RT Accreditation Committee.