David Dominik is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital. He has extensive private equity investment and operational experience, especially in a broad range of technology-related industries. Prior to Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Dominik spent ten years as a managing director at Bain Capital where he was responsible for managing Information Partners, a specialized fund within Bain Capital that focused on software, information services, and transaction processing companies serving a broad range of end markets. Mr. Dominik also built several scale companies in the semiconductor and electronics industries. Mr. Dominik also served on the investment committee of Brookside, Bain Capital's public equity hedge fund. In addition, Mr. Dominik opened and ran the California office for Bain Capital. Previously, Mr. Dominik was a partner at Zero Stage Capital, an early stage technology venture capital firm where he helped co-found several successful technology ventures. He was an early investor and assistant to the chairman of Genzyme Corporation. He also served as a Consultant at Bain & Company.
Mr. Dominik has a J.D. from Harvard Law School (cum laude) and an A.B. from Harvard College (magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa).
Prescott Ashe is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital. He has 15-years of private equity investing experience and has participated in both growth-equity and management buyout transactions with more than $10.0 billion in value. Mr. Ashe focuses on (i) technology-related industries (specifically software, IT services, electronic hardware and manufacturing services), (ii) the consumer products and retail sectors, and (iii) business services. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Ashe was a Principal at Bain Capital, which he initially joined in 1991, and a strategy consultant at Bain & Company. Mr. Ashe holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley (where he graduated first in his class).
Ken Diekroeger is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital. Since 1990, Ken has been investing as a private equity professional in a variety of industries. At Golden Gate he focuses on consumer products, financial services, electronics and semiconductor equipment. Prior to Golden Gate Capital, Ken was a managing director at American Industrial Partners which led operationally-intensive, industrial buyouts. Early in his career, Ken invested in numerous consumer product companies while at The Shansby Group. He started his career as a strategy consultant at Bain and Company. Ken received his BS in Industrial Engineering (where he graduated first in his engineering class) and his MBA (Arjay Miller Scholar) at Stanford University.
Rajeev Amara is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2000. At Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Amara focuses on the industrials sector. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Amara worked as an investment banker with the Los Angeles office of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. At DLJ, Mr. Amara completed a large number of transactions including high yield financings, public and private equity offerings, leveraged buyouts and mergers and acquisitions.
He holds a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude).
John Knoll is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2000. He is focused on the broader electronics sector, including semiconductor devices and equipment, electronic manufacturing, and technology end markets including enterprise hardware, telecommunications services and equipment, aerospace and defense, and test and measurement devices. Prior to Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Knoll spent four years as a Consultant with Bain & Company, where he worked in technology, media, telecommunications, and the private equity advisory group. Mr. Knoll's work experience also includes product management responsibilities at DSL provider Covad Communications and software development for Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan. Mr. Knoll holds an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a M.S. and B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.
Rob Little joined Golden Gate Capital in December 2010 as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer. At Golden Gate, Mr. Little manages various aspects of the firm’s operations. Prior to Golden Gate, Mr. Little led the Limited Partner function at Hellman & Friedman. Previously, he served as a Vice President in Goldman Sachs & Co.’s Investment Banking Group from 2001 - 2008 in New York and San Francisco. Mr. Little began his career as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He holds an M.B.A. from Duke University and a B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame.
Jake Mizrahi is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2003. Mr. Mizrahi focuses on technology and business services transactions. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Mizrahi was a founding executive at iPhrase Technologies, a software company which was subsequently purchased by IBM. During Mr. Mizrahi's tenure at iPhrase, the company established a leadership position in the enterprise search software market with a blue-chip customer base and the highest growth rates in sales and profitability in the industry. Previously, Mr. Mizrahi was an investment professional at Bain Capital, where he was involved in successful transactions in the technology and business services, and retail sectors. Mr. Mizrahi has also worked as a Consultant at Bain & Company earlier in his career. He holds an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(Phi Beta Kappa).
Josh Olshansky is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2002. At Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Olshansky focuses on transactions in several sectors including retail, restaurants, direct marketing and consumer products. Prior to Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Olshansky held senior positions in two entrepreneurial operating environments. He served as Vice President, Corporate Development with RightOrder, Inc. and Vice President, Business Development at Ventro Corporation, a NASDAQ-traded company. Prior to Ventro, Mr. Olshansky held positions at Bain Capital, Inc. and at Bain & Company. He has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, with Distinction, and a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, (Magna Cum Laude).
Rishi Chandna is a Principal of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2002. At Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Chandna focuses on investments in several sectors including technology, business, and government services, as well as technology end markets, including aerospace and defense, telecommunications, test and measurement devices, and electronic manufacturing. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Chandna worked as an Associate Consultant in the Los Angeles office of Bain and Company. Previously, Mr. Chandna also worked at Parnassus Investments, a San Francisco-based mutual fund. Mr. Chandna has an M.B.A from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Josh Cohen is a Principal of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2009. At Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Cohen focuses on transactions in several sectors including retail, restaurants, and direct marketing. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Cohen worked as a Vice President at Sun Capital Partners. Prior to
Sun Capital, Mr. Cohen worked at Audax Private Equity and Morgan Stanley in the mergers and acquisitions group. Mr. Cohen graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Felix Lo is a Principal of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2004. At Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Lo focuses on private equity investments in the broader electronics sector, including semiconductors, telecommunications, and enterprise hardware. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Lo worked as an investment professional at Bain Capital and as a consultant at Bain & Company. Mr. Lo has an A.B. in Public Policy from Brown University.
Jim Rauh is a Principal of Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2009. At Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Rauh focuses primarily on private equity investments in the financial services sector. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Rauh was with JLL Partners, a New York based private equity firm. Previously, Mr. Rauh was an investment banker at J.P. Morgan. Mr. Rauh has a B.A. in Economics and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences from Northwestern University (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa).
Doug Bayerd joined Golden Gate Capital in 2008. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Bayerd worked as an Associate in the Principal Opportunities Group at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Previously, Mr. Bayerd also worked as an investment banker with the Los Angeles office of Deutsche Bank. Mr. Bayerd has an M.B.A from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Business Economics with a minor in Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Ulrik Binzer joined Golden Gate Capital in 2005. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Binzer worked as an Analyst in the Corporate Finance Practice of McKinsey & Company in New York. Mr. Binzer was also previously a Junior Consultant at Ementor Denmark A/S and before them he served as an Officer in the Danish Army. Mr. Binzer has an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School (Baker Scholar) and a B.S.in International Business from Copenhagen Business School.
Dan Haspel joined Golden Gate Capital in 2005. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Haspel worked as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Haspel has a B.A. in Mathematics with High Honors from the University of Virginia (Phi Beta Kappa).
Isaac Kim joined Golden Gate Capital in 2006. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Kim worked as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Kim has an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and an A.B. in Economics from Harvard College.
Mike Montgomery joined Golden Gate Capital in 2006. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Montgomery worked as a Senior Associate Consultant in the Los Angeles office of Bain & Company. Mr. Montgomery has an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Business Economics with minors in Mathematics and Spanish from the University of California, Los Angeles (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa).
Shyam Ravindran joined Golden Gate Capital in 2008. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Ravindran worked as an Associate Consultant in the San Francisco office of Bain & Company. Mr. Ravindran has a B.S. in Management Science and Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from Stanford University.
Dave Thomas joined Golden Gate Capital in 2006. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Thomas worked as a Senior Associate Consultant in both the Chicago and London offices of Bain & Company. Mr. Thomas has a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Notre Dame (summa cum laude).
Kevin Clark joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Clark worked as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Clark has a B.S. in Bioengineering with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania (Cum Laude).
Chris Collins joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Collins worked as an investment banker in the Charlotte office of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Mr. Collins has a B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the College of the Holy Cross.
Matt Crump joined Golden Gate Capital in 2011. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Crump worked as an Analyst at Audax Private Equity. Mr. Crump has a B.A. in Biology, with distinction, from the University of Pennsylvania (Summa Cum Laude).
Adam Dries joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Dries worked as an Associate Consultant in the Chicago office of Bain & Company. Mr. Dries has a B.S. in Finance and Accounting, with distinction, from Indiana University.
Anant Gupta joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Gupta worked as a Senior Associate Consultant in the New York office of Bain & Company. Mr. Gupta has a A.B. in Applied Mathematics (Cum Laude) and an A.M. in Statistics from Harvard University.
Dan Hecht joined Golden Gate Capital in 2009. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Hecht worked as an Associate Consultant in the San Francisco office of Bain & Company. Mr. Hecht has a B.A. in Economics & Politics, with high honors, from the University of Virginia.
Morgan Holland is an Associate at Golden Gate Capital, which he joined in 2011. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Holland worked as a Senior Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Holland has a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College.
Joshua Jersey joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Jersey worked as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Jersey has an A.B. in East Asian Studies from Princeton University (Summa Cum Laude).
Greg Kamstra joined Golden Gate Capital in 2011. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Kamstra worked as a Senior Associate Consultant in the Chicago office of Bain & Company. Mr. Kamstra has an A.B. in Political Science (Cum Laude) from the University of Chicago.
Chris Lawler joined Golden Gate Capital in 2009. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Lawler worked as an investment banker in the New York office of Morgan Stanley. Mr. Lawler has a B.A. in History from Yale University.
Gideon Lowin joined Golden Gate Capital in 2011. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Lowin worked as a Business Analyst in the New York office of McKinsey & Company. Mr. Lowin has a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University, with honors.
Gwen Luca joined Golden Gate Capital in 2011. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Ms. Luca worked as an Associate Consultant in the San Francisco office of Bain & Company. Ms. Luca has a B.S. in Management Science & Engineering, with distinction, from Stanford University (Phi Beta Kappa; Tau Beta Pi).
Sathish Naadimuthu joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Naadimuthu worked as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Naadimuthu has a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania (Magna Cum Laude).
Matt Nugent joined Golden Gate Capital in 2010. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Nugent worked as an Associate in the New York office of The Boston Consulting Group. Mr. Nugent has a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania (Summa Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa).
Palmer Rosemond joined Golden Gate Capital in 2011. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Rosemond worked as an Associate Consultant in the Boston office of Bain & Company. Mr. Rosemond has a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
John Stephens joined Golden Gate Capital in 2009. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Stephens worked as a Senior Associate Consultant in the Chicago office of Bain & Company. Mr. Stephens has a B.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame (magna cum laude).
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