Kinderhook installs operating partners as CEO in 70-75% of acquisitions
Chris and Rob Michalik · Chris and Rob Michalik - Twin Tackle of Private Equity at Kinderhook (EP.416) · Nov 11, 2024 · at 26:19
Chris and Rob Michalik, co-founders of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries, explain their strategy for portfolio leadership and management assessment.
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“75, 70% of the time when we buy a company, we're putting in one of our operating partners as the CEO. The other 25, 30%, we're back in the incumbent management team.”
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