Grove Street Advisors, a private equity investment advisory firm, has announced that Dr.
Grove Street Advisors, a private equity investment advisory firm, has announced that Dr. Kiran Rao has recently joined the firm as a principal, where he will be involved in all aspects of fund due diligence and portfolio monitoring.
‘We are excited about continuing to build out our organisation and investing in additional resources here at Grove Street Advisors,’ says Clint Harris, co-founder and managing partner. ‘It is a very dynamic time in the private equity industry, and we are confident that Kiran’s expertise and background will further enhance our capabilities for outstanding due diligence and insightful investment decisions.’
Prior to joining Grove Street Advisors, Dr. Rao (pictured) was a principal at the Boston Consulting Group, where he was a senior member of BCG’s healthcare and corporate development practice areas. He has experience leading strategy consulting projects and developing client relationships across three continents, having worked for significant periods in BCG’s Boston, Zurich and Mumbai offices. He has led a broad range of strategic, financial, and operational projects in a variety of industries ranging from healthcare and financial services to consumer and industrial goods.
Dr. Rao has a medical degree with a specialisation in neurosurgery from the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
‘I’m excited to join a group as dynamic as Grove Street Advisors,’ says Dr. Rao. ‘The firm has an excellent reputation in the industry and I’m looking forward to working with our clients as the private equity industry continues to evolve.’
