Ken Leonard
Chief Executive Officer at Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
Network origin in Ken Leonard first degree
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Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 298 |
University of Iowa
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 157 |
General Electric Capital Corp.
 General Electric Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.
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| Financing Subsidiary/SPE | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 46 |
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Credit Investments)
 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Credit Investments) Investment ManagersFinance Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Credit Investments) (Kayne Anderson Capital (Credit Investment) is a private equity subsidiary of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 33 |
Heller Financial, Inc.
 Heller Financial, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL
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| Subsidiary | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 26 |
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP
 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Kayne Anderson) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Formerly known as Kaim Non Traditional LP, the firm was founded in 1984 by Richard Kayne and John Anderson. They are owned by Richard Kayne through his majority ownership of Kayne Anderson Investment Management, Inc. Kayne Anderson provides investment supervisory services through privately offered pooled investment vehicles, and to a lesser extent, through separate accounts and mutual funds.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 17 |
Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc.
 Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. operates as a business development company, which focuses on making investments in senior secured loans, with a secondary focus on unitranche and split-lien loans to middle market companies. The company was founded in May 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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| Private Eq Fd/Alt Invt | Investment Managers | 12 |
| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 | |
Protein Bar, Inc.
 Protein Bar, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Protein Bar, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 5 |
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Companies connected to Ken Leonard via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal Treasurer Chief Operating Officer | |
TCW Asset Management Co. LLC
 TCW Asset Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance TCW Asset Management Co. LLC (TCW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1992 and is wholly-owned by The TCW Group, Inc. In 2013, TCW management and private investment funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) acquired TCW Group from Société Générale. TCW provides investment management and advice for a wide array of investment strategies for institutional and individual investors through investment advisory accounts, private open- and closed-end commingled investment funds and structured investment vehicles such as collateralized debt obligations. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
UBS Securities LLC
 UBS Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor Compliance Officer | |
KA Fund Advisors LLC
 KA Fund Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2004, KA Fund Advisors LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Houston, Texas. The firm is a subsidiary of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP and their ultimate parent is Kayne Anderson Investment Management, Inc. KA Fund Advisors manages investments for pension and profit sharing plans and other pooled investment vehicles, including hedge funds. They manage the KA First Reserve LLC | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Compliance Officer | |
| KAYNE ANDERSON NEXTGEN ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Private Equity Investor Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor Compliance Officer | |
Principal Global Investors LLC
 Principal Global Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Cerberus Capital Management LP
 Cerberus Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Cerberus Capital Management LP (Cerberus) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by Stephen A. Feinberg and William L. Richter. It is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Connecticut | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
buildOn, Inc.
 buildOn, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services buildOn, Inc. operates as an international nonprofit organization that runs youth service afterschool programs in United States high schools, and builds schools in developing countries. The company was founded by Jim Ziolkowski in 1991 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Private Equity)
 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director of Finance/CFO Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
BDC, Inc.
 BDC, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services BDC, Inc. supplies process controls, instrumentation and sensor equipment. Its services include 24/7/365 hotline, diagnostics, calibration, inspections, emergency repair, maintenance/ field service, refurbishing equipment and seismic restraints. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Hazelwood, MO. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
Northlight Financial LLC
 Northlight Financial LLC Investment ManagersFinance Northlight Financial LLC (Northlight Financial) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Michael Jahrmarkt, Robert Woods and Mark Hirschhorn. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder Founder | |
Kayne Anderson Income Strategies Fund
 Kayne Anderson Income Strategies Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kayne Anderson Income Strategies Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. The firm's investment objective is to provide common shareholders total return with an emphasis on current distributions. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal Compliance Officer | |
Kayne DL 2021, Inc.
 Kayne DL 2021, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Kayne DL 2021, Inc. operates as a closed-ended management investment company. The private company is based in Houston, TX. James Charles Baker has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Compliance Officer | |
| Stephen M. Ross School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Irradiant Partners LP
 Irradiant Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Irradiant Partners LP (Irradiant Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Irradiant Partners LLC founded in 2021 by John John Eanes, Jon Levinson and Michael Jeffrey Levitt. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Darby Capital Partners Ltd.
 Darby Capital Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Darby Capital Partners Ltd. (Darby Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Investment Committee Member | |
Antares Capital LP
 Antares Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Antares Capital LP is a private debt financing solutions provider for middle-market, private equity-backed transactions. Antares has subsidiaries in the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company's responsible investment strategy incorporates material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to enhance returns. With over $55 billion of capital under management and administration, Antares has one of the largest and longest-tenured portfolios in the market, spanning a diverse range of industries. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The CEO of Antares is Timothy G. Lyne. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
RMG Networks, Inc.
 RMG Networks, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services RMG Networks, Inc. provides away-from-home video, entertainment, news, and information. The firm e Company owns, operates, and powers out-of-home television and video networks, as well as offers design and consulting, content for digital signage network, technology, monetization, media and network operations, and deployment. The company was founded by David W. Liu in 2005 and is headquartered in Addison, TX. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member President | |
KAREP IV SL REIT LLC
 KAREP IV SL REIT LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance KAREP IV SL REIT LLC operates as real estate investment trust. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | President | |
KACORE D- REIT I LLC
 KACORE D- REIT I LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance KACORE D- REIT I LLC operates as real estate investment trust. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | President |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 21 |
| Consumer Services | 20 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 228 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 143 |
| Private Equity Investor | 96 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 94 |
| President | 50 |
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| Susan Schnabel | 44 |
| William Alan Woodburn | 33 |
| Denis Nayden | 29 |
| Albert Rabil | 24 |
| Michael Lazerow | 22 |
| Jim Baker | 19 |
| James Robo | 17 |
| Jeffrey Hayzlett | 16 |
| Mike Ferry | 16 |
| Terry Hart | 16 |
| Timothy Lewis | 14 |
| Michael O'Neil | 14 |
| Kathryn Cassidy | 13 |
| Ron Logan | 13 |
| Frederick L. White | 13 |
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