BESSEMER TRUST - Key Persons
Abe joined Bessemer Investors from Evercore, where he was a Senior Analyst in their Industrials Group focused on mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Evercore, Abe was an Analyst at Credit Suisse in their Financial Institutions Group.
Abraham graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Economics and History.
Amit joined Bessemer Investors from Two Sigma Investments, where he was a member of the Private Investments team and focused on middle market private equity investments across a wide range of industries. Prior to Two Sigma, Amit was an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays Capital in their Mergers and Acquisitions Group.
Amit graduated from Boston University with degrees in Economics and Business Administration.
Andrew joined Bessemer Investors in 2014 after spending eight years at Pegasus Capital Advisors, where he was a Vice President. While at Pegasus, Andrew focused on middle market private equity and growth equity transactions across a wide range of industries including industrial and business services, insurance, and consumer.
Andrew received an undergraduate degree in Finance and Health Care Management and Policy from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Andy joined Bessemer Investors from Jefferies, where he was an Analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group, executing financing transactions to support leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, refinancings and dividend recapitalizations across multiple industries. Prior to Jefferies, Andy was an Analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in the Syndicated & Leveraged Finance Group.
Andy graduated from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Previous Board of Directors
Bohdan joined Bessemer Investors from Olympus Partners, where he was an Associate focused on middle market private equity transactions across a wide range of industries including business services, packaging, industrials, and consumer. Prior to Olympus, Bohdan was an Investment Banking Analyst at Harris Williams & Co. in their Business Services Group focused on mergers and acquisitions.
Bohdan graduated from the University of Minnesota with dual degrees, triple majoring in Finance, Entrepreneurial Management, and German Studies.
Our network includes distinguished executives with deep domain expertise in our sectors of focus. These Executive Advisors help us to diligence and execute transactions with speed and conviction. Additionally, we make them available to our portfolio companies at management's request.
Job Titles:
- Executive Advisor
- Founder and Managing Partner of Elevant Advisors
Dan is the founder and Managing Partner of Elevant Advisors, a boutique firm providing capital, strategic, operating, and CEO services to private equity funds and large family offices.
David has more than 30 years of private equity experience. He joined Bessemer Investors in 2018 after 17 years at Warburg Pincus, where he was a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Industrial and Business Services team, and also a member of the Executive Management Group. While at Warburg Pincus, David was involved in over 60 transactions. Previously, David was a Managing Director at Butler Capital for 11 years, where he focused on investments in the industrial, consumer, and services sectors. Over the course of his career he has served on the board of over 30 private and public companies.
David received an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Wesleyan University.
David joined Bessemer Investors in 2023 after spending most of his career at Sterling Investment Partners, where he focused on middle market private equity transactions across a wide range of industries including business services and industrials. Prior to joining Bessemer, David served as Head of Business Development and Finance for Wagr, a venture backed social sports betting start-up, which he helped sell to Yahoo! in April 2023.
David graduated cum laude from New York University's Stern School of Business.
David lives in NYC with his fiancé and enjoys playing soccer, skydiving, and traveling.
Gabe joined Bessemer Investors from RBC Capital Markets, where he was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials Group, executing on mergers and acquisitions, debt, and equity financing transactions.
Gabe graduated from the University of Florida with a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Job Titles:
- Executive Advisor
- Operating Partner and Advisor
Glenn was President and Chief Operating Officer of Airgas, Inc. from 2000 to 2005. Prior to joining Airgas, Glenn spent 19 years with The BOC Group (Linde Industrial Gases) in a wide range of general management positions leading up to his appointment as President of BOC Gases, North America. He also served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) for several years, and was Chairman of the Association in 2004.
Following his tenure with Airgas, Glenn has served as an Operating Partner and advisor to multiple private equity investment firms. In these roles, Glenn has focused on evaluating new investments and working with portfolio companies to create value through strategic growth initiatives and operating efficiencies. Glenn advised Bessemer Investors on its investment in North American Helium.
Kyle joined Bessemer Investors from The Halifax Group, where he was an Associate focused on middle market private equity transactions across a range of industries. Prior to Halifax, Kyle was an Investment Banking Analyst at Harris Williams in their Industrials Group focused on mergers and acquisitions.
Kyle graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce.
Job Titles:
- Executive Advisor
- Insurance Services
Len currently serves on the Board of Directors at Greenlight Re (NASDAQ: GLRE) and brings over 30 years of insurance and reinsurance experience. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Greenlight Re from August 2005 through August 2011. Prior to this, he worked with the Alea Group, a reinsurance company, from August 2000 to August 2004, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Alea North America Insurance Company and Alea North America Specialty Insurance Company from March 2002 to August 2004. Prior to working with the Alea Group, Len served as Chief Actuary and Senior Vice President - Financial Products of Custom Risk Solutions, a managing general agency company, from April 1999 to August 2000. From May 1995 to December 1998, Len provided various actuarial services to Zurich Group, a reinsurance company, including acting as Chief Actuary of Zurich Re London.
Len advises Bessemer Investors on investments in the insurance services sector, including BI's investment in Distinguished Programs.
Len received his B.A. in Mathematics from Rutgers University in 1984 and Masters in Business Administration, Finance Concentration, from Rutgers Executive MBA program in 1993. He is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Job Titles:
- Senior Finance Associate / Shannon
Lexi joined Bessemer Investors from FJ Labs, where she was a Finance Associate. Prior to FJ Labs, Lexi was a consultant at Deloitte where she worked in the Private Equity Tax group.
Lexi graduated cum laude from Baruch College with a Master of Science in Taxation and summa cum laude from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Lexi is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.
Matt joined Bessemer Investors after nearly 7 years at CI Capital Partners, where he was a Principal focused on middle market investing in the industrial, business services, healthcare and consumer sectors. While at CI, he served on the board of six portfolio companies, and was involved in over 70 transactions. Previously, Matt spent two years as an associate at Morgan Stanley Global Private Equity, where he oversaw three investments. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he was an analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Financial Institutions Group.
Matt received an undergraduate degree in History, summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tom served as Chief Operating Officer at Flowserve Corporation a multinational products and service organization for pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services from Jan 2012 to May 2017. Prior to that Tom was President of Flowserve's Flow Control Division from 2004 to 2012 responsible for worldwide valve products, automation, and valve aftermarket services. He also served on the Valve Manufacturers Board of Directors for a period of time. Prior to his time in Flow Control, Tom spent almost 27 years in large power projects with ABB and Alstom in various capacities overtime including Managing Director of the US rail unit of Alstom, Senior Vice President of the worldwide Power Boiler Business of Alstom from 1999 to 2003, Senior Vice President and General Manager ABB International Boiler Operations, and Senior Vice President and General Manager Standard Boilers for ABB. Since 2013 Tom has served on the Board of Directors at Meritor, Inc. where he currently is Chair of the Governance and Nominating Comm. and a member of the Audit Comm. Tom has over 40 years of global operational and business leadership experience working for multinational firms in industrial products and aftermarket services, and large project execution businesses. He has extensive international experience in managing multinational businesses and has served on various joint venture internal international Company Boards.
Tim joined Bessemer Investors from CI Capital Partners, where he was the Controller. Prior to CI Capital Partners, Tim was a Vice President of Finance at CCMP Capital Advisors where he was responsible for investor reporting, valuation, and investment structuring. Tim began his private equity career at Goldman, Sachs & Co in their Merchant Banking Controllers group. He previously worked in KPMG's audit practice.
Tim graduated magna cum laude from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.