Kian Capital Partners (Kian), a middle-market focused private investment firm, has promoted David Duke and David Hare to Partner, Business Development and Vice President, respectively.
“Both David Duke and David Hare have been critical players in applying our fundamental belief that sustained, long-term equity value is created through genuine partnerships with all of our key stakeholders including portfolio company leaders, deal sourcing partners and investors,” says Co-Founder and Partner Kevin McCarthy. “They should be proud of their accomplishments in helping to further Kian’s reach and platform.”
Rick Cravey, Co-Founder and Partner, adds: “David [Duke]’s contribution since arriving has significantly expanded and deepened our intermediary relationships, more than doubled our deal flow and institutionalised our portfolio company add-on acquisition efforts. This promotion is well earned.”
“David [Hare]’s impact on our new transaction evaluation and portfolio company value creation efforts has been very meaningful. He has created collaborative relationships with our management team partners that has contributed to the success of those businesses,” adds McCarthy.
