Kuntz Joins Stax as Senior Managing Director in NY
Portfolio - People | Feb 13, 2025 | EIN
Stax, a prominent M&A consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Brad Kuntz as senior managing director based in its New York office. Kuntz is set to bolster the firm’s private equity capabilities with his extensive experience in strategy consulting and investment management amassed over 25 years. His career includes leading New Amsterdam Capital Group, a hedge fund focusing on dividend arbitrage, and holding strategic leadership roles at Ernst & Young (EY) and EY-Parthenon. At EY, he was instrumental in integrating strategy operations and led the industrials practice. Kuntz holds an MBA from Northwestern University and an economics degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His role at Stax will enhance its services in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning targeted at private equity firms. Stax operates with over 250 employees across the US, UK, and Sri Lanka and aims to expand its market presence in New York and the Americas.
Sectors
- Consulting Services
- Investment Management
Geography
- United States – Stax is headquartered in the US, and Kuntz will be based in Stax's New York office.
- Americas – Kuntz will be involved in expanding Stax's private equity services across the Americas, indicating a regional focus for growth.
Industry
- Consulting Services – Stax is a consulting firm providing M&A consulting, including commercial due diligence and exit planning, primarily for private equity clients.
- Investment Management – Kuntz's background in investment management, particularly through his hedge fund experience, plays a key role in his new position to expand Stax's private equity capabilities.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stax | Company | M&A consulting firm | A consulting firm specializing in M&A, serving private equity clients with commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning. |
| Brad Kuntz | Individual | Senior Managing Director | Recently hired as a senior managing director at Stax, bringing over 25 years of experience in strategy consulting and investment management. |
| New Amsterdam Capital Group | Company | Hedge Fund | Founded by Brad Kuntz, specializes in dividend arbitrage strategies. |
| EY | Company | Professional Services Firm | A global leader in professional services, where Kuntz served as partner and Americas innovation leader. |
| EY-Parthenon | Company | Strategy Consultancy | An EY company, where Kuntz was senior managing director for the industrials practice. |