LLCP Appoints Brian Klaban as Head of Capital Markets and Director of Originations
Gracie Gottlieb | 25 January, 2024
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ("LLCP"), a leading private equity firm based in Los Angeles, is excited to announce the appointment of Brian Klaban as Head of Capital Markets and a Director on the Originations Team. With nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Klaban brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. He will oversee LLCP's debt capital markets activities and work closely with the investment team to identify and develop opportunities in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. Mr. Klaban will be based in LLCP's Chicago office. Prior to joining LLCP, Mr. Klaban served as the Head of Business Development and Debt Capital Markets at Platte River Equity, a renowned private equity firm based in Colorado. He has also held various positions at Apogem Capital, where he focused on origination, underwriting, distressed credit management, and portfolio management. Michael Weinberg, Managing Partner of LLCP, expressed his excitement about Mr. Klaban joining the team, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Brian to LLCP. His extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental in driving LLCP's continued success. With his addition, we are confident in our ability to identify and complete attractive platform investments and add-on acquisitions." Mr. Klaban himself is enthusiastic about joining LLCP, commending the firm's long-standing reputation and unique approach to building partnerships. He is eager to work alongside LLCP's talented professionals, leveraging his experience to further develop the firm's position in the market. Graduating from Eastern Michigan University, where he was part of the football team, Mr. Klaban also holds a CFA Charterholder designation.
About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with a successful 39-year track record of investing in various sectors, including Franchising & Multi-unit, Business Services, Education & Training, and Engineered Products & Manufacturing. LLCP employs a distinctive Structured Private Equity investment strategy that combines debt and equity capital investments in portfolio companies. This approach offers management teams growth capital through a highly tailored and flexible investment structure that is often more attractive than traditional private equity. LLCP's global team comprises dedicated investment professionals under the leadership of 10 partners who have, on average, worked at LLCP for 19 years. In its history, LLCP has managed approximately $14.2 billion of institutional capital across 15 investment funds, investing in over 100 portfolio companies. Currently, LLCP oversees $10.2 billion of assets and maintains offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Stockholm, The Hague, and Frankfurt. In conclusion, the addition of Brian Klaban to LLCP's team further strengthens the firm's capabilities in debt capital markets and enhances their ability to identify and execute attractive investment opportunities. With his extensive experience and expertise, Mr. Klaban is a valuable asset as LLCP continues to grow and excel in the private equity industry.
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