Management consulting firm A.T. Kearney has announced that Robert Haas will lead A.T. Kearney’s Private Equity Practice in the Americas. Mr. Haas is based in A.T. Kearney’s New York office.
Mr. Haas began his career with A.T. Kearney in 1996 and was elected a partner in 2003. In addition to his expertise in private equity, he has served clients in the consumer goods, healthcare, high-tech and financial services industries on issues such as corporate strategy, M&A, and enterprise transformation and restructuring.
In addition to his new responsibilities in private equity, Mr. Haas also has responsibility for A.T. Kearney’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice in the Americas.
“Bob is uniquely qualified for this role based on his vast experience driving profit growth for companies in a wide variety of industries, as well his expertise in private equity and corporate M&A,” said Daniel Mahler, A.T. Kearney’s lead partner for the Americas.
A.T. Kearney’s private equity practice works with private equity firms through the entire investment process—from supporting the deal flow, 100-day planning, and restructuring operations, to building up assets, creating value, and exiting the deal (www.atkearney.com/private-equity).
“The changing dynamics of the private equity industry fit well with A.T. Kearney’s unique capabilities. A.T. Kearney’s deep industry knowledge and operations transformation experience deliver an unmatched combination of strategic insights and tangible EBITDA improvements to our clients,” said Mr. Haas.
A.T. Kearney’s industry specialties include aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, communications media and technology, consumer products and retail, financial institutions, health, metals and mining, oil and gas, private equity, public sector, transportation travel and infrastructure and utilities. A.T. Kearney was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in major business centers in 39 countries (www.atkearney.com).
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