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Riveron Expands Board of Directors with Strategic Hires

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Riveron, a leading advisory firm, announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Jaideep Bajaj as Chairman and Mike McKay as a Director. This strategic move reflects the company's focus on scaling its market presence and enhancing client value. Bajaj and McKay bring over 25 and 30 years of leadership experience, respectively, with expertise in scaling boutique firms and private equity services.

Jaideep Bajaj, former CEO and Chairman of ZS Associates, will leverage his experience to provide strategic guidance and insight into navigating Riveron's growth trajectory. Mike McKay, a leader in Bain's Private Equity practice, will bring perspectives from his career to help Riveron continue accelerating its growth. Ahmed Wahla, Partner at Kohlberg, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm and majority investor in Riveron, stated that this is an exciting time for the firm and that Bajaj and McKay's experience in scaling businesses aligns with Riveron's strategic direction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Riveron added two new members to its Board of Directors: Jaideep Bajaj as Chairman and Mike McKay as a Director.
  • Bajaj brings over 25 years of leadership experience, including serving as CEO and Chairman of ZS Associates, where he transformed the healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceuticals consulting and technology firm into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.
  • McKay has over 30 years of consulting and investment fund experience, currently serving as a leader in Bain's Private Equity practice.
  • The Board expansion reflects Riveron's strategic focus on scaling its market presence and enhancing client value.
  • Riveron has 18 international offices and was acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg in 2023.
  • Kohlberg manages approximately $17 billion on behalf of investors globally as of December 31, 2024.

Sources:

  • "Riveron Expands Board of Directors with Strategic Hires" (Business Wire)
  • "About Riveron" (Riveron website)
  • "About Kohlberg" (Kohlberg website)

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