Tom Kichler is a Partner and Head of U.S. See sector focus and contact routes.
Tom Kichler is a Partner and Head of U.S. Energy and Industrials at CVC Capital Partners, where he joined in 2016 after 14 years as a partner at One Equity Partners, the investment arm of JPMorgan. His investment focus centers on industrial and energy sectors in the United States, leveraging three decades of experience in over 100 M&A transactions valued above $50 billion. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, his board roles at companies like Anchor Glass and past leadership at East Balt and PeroxyChem suggest active operational involvement in mid-to-large private equity deals. Notable portfolio companies under his oversight include Anchor Glass, East Balt, and PeroxyChem, all of which he has served on the board of or chaired. Kichler does not have a widely published distinctive point of view or public writing on investing, though he received the 2014 STEM Leadership Award for Distinction in Private Equity. His background includes prior roles at Citigroup CIB, Wasserstein Perella, and Ernst & Young, grounding his approach in both finance and operations.
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