Martin Liew is Head of Private Equity Integrated Investments in Asia, based in Singapore. He now sits on the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Cerba and Foncia. Managing Director, Co-Head Private Wealth. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries ltd. as European Treasurer and Global Head of Teva's In-House Bank, at Allergan plc. Mark joined Learning Care Group in 2012 as Chief Financial Officer, then served as President and Chief Operating Officer until he was appointed as the CEO on July 1, 2019. She is actively engaged in educational policy at the federal and state level. He holds a master's degree in business law from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. Ren Biner is Chairman of the Global Investment Committee at Partners Group, based in Zug. He has been with Partners Group since 2001 and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at J.P. Morgan in the EMEA Acquisition and Leveraged Finance team. He started his career in Finance at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in the Netherlands in 1989. When your mission is to give children the very best start in life, it's easy to get up in the morning. Mr. Evans also serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glencoe Diversified Holdings, LLC which is a conglomerate engaged in Specialty Chemicals, Insurance, Education and Manufacturing industries. He is a member of the Global Investment Committee, the Private Equity Direct Leads Investment Committee and Co-Chairman of the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Services Investment Committee. Email: procurement@kc-education.com. Tony Amandi Treasurer at ECEC Chief Financial Officer at KinderCare Education . Carsten Knig is part of the Private Infrastructure Asset Management team, based in Zug. Jochen Weirich is part of the European Client Solutions business unit, based in Zug. He holds a juris doctor (J.D.) They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. While at OPE Michael was responsible for all aspects of sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, and was involved with three portfolio company boards to support management in the areas of strategic planning, operations and finance. He holds a dual degree in business administration from the European Partnership of Business Schools in the UK and Germany, and is Vice Chairman of The Board of Zurich International School (ZIS). Prior to joining Partners Group, Scott worked at GE Capital in the Media, Communications and Entertainment finance division. Jessica Harrah is the Chief People Officer for KinderCare, overseeing human resources for the companys 35,000 employees nationwide. in History and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a M.A. in Psychology from the State University of NY at Stony Brook, where she was Phi Beta Kappa. Michael Penner is an Operating Partner and Chairman of Canada. Get the full list, Morningstar Institutional Equity Research. Partner, Chief Risk Officer, Head Portfolio Solutions. She has been with Partners Group since 2003 and has 28 years of industry experience, having previously built and headed the firm's Group Internal Audit function. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at PwC where he advised clients from the insurance, asset management and private equity industries. Andre Burba is part of the Private Infrastructure Americas business unit, based in Denver. Rick L. Burdick serves as our independent Chairman of the Board and has served as one of our directors since May 1991 and is a member of the Board's Compensation Committee. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Australian Industrial Energy, DUET Group, Macquarie Group, Westpac Banking Group and Deloitte and Touche. Mary Lou Burke Afonso, a 25-year veteran of Bright Horizons, is responsible for overseeing the operational leadership and management of all North America-based child care centers and schools. At this same agency, she previously served as deputy director of child development services overseeing several early childhood federal programs, including Head Start, Early Head and Child Care Partnerships. Markus Pimpl is part of the Private Wealth Europe and Asia team, based in Zug. Kim Nguyen is Co-Head of the Private Equity Services business unit, based in Zug. Other former roles include Managing Director at Tri-Artisan Capital following High Yield and Leveraged Loan Capital Markets roles at Merrill Lynch. He is furthermore the Deputy Chairman of the Global Investment Committee, Chairman of the Global Portfolio Committee and a member of the Private Equity Growth Investment Committee. He has been with Partners Group since 1999 and has 28 years of industry experience. He leads the Executive Team and the Global Executive Board. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Deloitte Switzerland, Avaloq banking solutions and Man Investments. He is a member of the Private Real Estate Direct Investment Committee and the Private Real Estate Integrated Investment Committee. He is a member of the Private Equity Integrated Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments Investment Committees. Contact Information Website www.kc-learning.com Formerly Known As Knowledge Universe, Knowledge Universe Education Ownership Status In IPO Registration Financing Status Private Equity-Backed Primary Industry Educational and Training Services (B2C) Primary Office Post Office Box 6330 Portland, OR 97228 United States +1 (800) 000-0000 Mark leads more than 20,000 Learning Care Group employees in delivering excellence to the families served throughout a portfolio of school brands: Childtime, The Childrens Courtyard, Creative Kids Learning Centers, Everbrook Academy, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited, Tutor Time, and Pathways Learning Academy. Partner, Chief Financial Officer, Head Group Finance and Corporate Development. Prior to that, he worked at Lazard Ltd in the corporate finance department in London. Elisa Shepherd is Associate Vice President, Government Relations at The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education (TLE). He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Seabras Group and Superior Pipeline Company. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at AlixPartners as a Managing Director, advising his clients on value creation programs and leading restructuring and turnaround projects including taking executive board positions such as CEO, COO or CRO during the transformation. As a former educator and the father of three young girls, Jonah has a deep appreciation for high-quality early childhood education. Ethics Support Line He has 29 years of industry experience. He is also a chartered accountant. Click allow to consent to the use of this technology on our site. He has 25 years of industry experience in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. He is a CFA charterholder. He oversees operations, marketing, strategy, and finance, and drives the culture of continuous improvement at all New Horizon and Kinderberry Hill locations. Mark Rowe is an Advisory Partner at Partners Group, based in Zug. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. He is a Board Observer of the Board of Directors of the firms current portfolio company KR Group, UK. Gigi is an international thought leader in early childhood education and supervision. Additionally, he chairs the International Advisory Council for PG LIFE, the firm's SDG-focused fund series, and leads the development of relationships with key strategic clients in Asia. He is a member of the Private Equity Direct Leads Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Technology Investment Committee. Reto Munz is part of the European Private Debt business unit, based in Zug. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Bridgepoint, Nestl and Bain & Company. Partner, Head Client Solutions Switzerland. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. Its a people-centric approach to a people-centered journey. Managing Director, Head Client Solutions Latin America. Prior to his time in Asia, he was part of Partners Group's Private Equity Directs and Primaries Americas business, based in New York. To improve the website experience, this site uses cookies as described in ourCookie Notice. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Fortum DH, Hanseatic Energy Hub and VSB Renewables. Pascal Noth is part of the Private Equity Health and Life business unit, based in Zug. Wirtsch.-Ing.) He is Chairman of the Board's Investment Oversight Committee and a member of its Client Oversight Committee. Dr. Yalow is married and the mother of two sons. Chad Dunkley is Chief Executive Officer for New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers. KCE is the nation's leading private provider of high-quality early childhood education and school-age programs, serving more than 185,000 children from six weeks to 12 years old at more than 2,300 locations nationwide. Managing Director, Global Head Treasury and Execution. KCE is the nations leading private provider of high-quality early childhood education and school-age programs, serving more than 185,000 children from six weeks to 12 years old at more than 2,300 locations nationwide. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Durham, UK. He has been with Partners Group since 2019 and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at J.P. Morgan Partners (Private Equity, South and Southeast Asia) and Helix Investments (India Head, Private Equity). Prior to joining Teaching Strategies in 2009, he served as an aide to United States Senator Chuck Schumer. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Credit Suisse Asset Management. If you are looking for a KinderCare location please view the map. Tobias Giesser is Head of the Structuring Solutions business unit, based in Zug. He has 17 years of industry experience. Steffen Meister has been with Partners Group since 2000 and served as Delegate of the Board from 2013 to 2018 and as Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2013. Emanuele Pivato is Head of IT Services as part of the Technology business unit, based in Zug. Her love of learning keeps growing stronger and she finds, as she interacts with them, some of her best teachers are the Stepping Stone children. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at KRG Capital / Mountaingate Capital, The Edgewater Funds, 3i Group and JPMorgan Securities. We're dedicated to building confidence for life by providing high-quality early childhood education for children of all backgrounds and means. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at UniCredit Group, L.E.K. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Foncia, Key Retirement Group, Techem and International Schools Partnership. He has established and led real estate operating businesses across Europe. Jessica Wichser is Co-Head of the Private Real Estate Asset Management team, based in New York. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Princeton University, USA, a master's degree in finance from the University of London, UK, and has been a LEED Accredited Professional since 2008. He has been with Partners Group since 2008 and has 16 years of industry experience. Managing Director, Head Private Real Estate Asia. Lukas Bucher is part of the Private Equity Services business unit, based in Zug, and sits on the Private Equity Direct Leads Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Services Investment Committee. Blog Mission Careers Newsroom Corporate Responsibility Education Approach Leadership KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Switzerland. Dr. Cyrill Wipfli is Vice Chairman of Asia and part of the Portfolio Management business unit, based in Zug. She has also advised multi-national companies in the area of corporate governance, SOX implementations, IFRS, internal audit and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked in Leveraged Financed at UniCredit in Munich, London and Milan. He has 17 years of industry experience. Before joining KinderCare, Paul was with Safeway from 2005-2015, starting as the VP of Finance. Cyrus has been with Partners Group since 2012, has 22 years of private equity investing experience and has served on the boards of twelve portfolio companies. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked as an attorney at a number of different law firms, including Niederer Kraft & Frey, Zurich, advising corporate clients in M&A and financing matters, and as co-lead at Man Group's Continental Europe legal team. Christian started his career at Bertelsmann AG and holds a masters degree in economics from the European Business School, Germany. He has served on numerous philanthropic boards, and together with his wife Joan, established the Prosper Road Foundation to address educational access and inequity issues in the United States. He holds an MBA from INSEAD Paris, France and a masters degree in industrial engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Hanze University Groningen, Netherlands. Robert Collins is Co-Head of Private Wealth, Head of Partners Group's New York Office and a member of the Global Executive Board. Marc Meier is Co-Head of the Private Infrastructure Integrated Investments business unit, based in Zug. He is Certified Public Accountant in Iceland and holds a Cand. He is a member of the Private Real Estate Direct Investment Committee. Mr. Penner was the driving force behind the recently established multi-disciplinary "Michael D. Penner Initiative of ESG" at the Universit de Montreal. Managing Director, Head Client Solutions Services. He holds a bachelors degree in finance from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China. She holds a masters degree in engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Previously, he worked at MidOcean Partners, Sun Capital Partners and Lazard. He worked with clients to complete their annual audits and improve processes and controls. In 2003, he joined Levi Strauss & Co. in Belgium, as Vice President Finance & Operation Europe, and moved to the USA as global Chief Financial Officer in 2005. Prior to joining Partners Group, she worked at Baker McKenzie Zurich, advising corporate clients on capital markets and financial regulatory matters. He has been with Partners Group since 2003 and has 24 years of industry experience across the globe. Benjamin Haan is an Operating Partner and supports the development of Partners Group's Private Infrastructure business in Asia-Pacific. He is also a member of the Global Investment Committee and Chairman of the Private Infrastructure Investment Committee. CDS is one of the largest providers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in the U.S. to children from underserved and lower income communities as well as military families. Earlier in his career, Joel also worked at General Atlantic, McKinsey and Morgan Stanley. Once your center is ready, check your inbox for an invitation email and follow the link to set up your password for the app. He has been with Partners Group since 2007 and has 19 years of industry experience. Ralph Schuck is part of the Private Equity Goods and Products business unit, based in Zug, serving as a member of the Global Investment Committee, the Private Equity Direct Leads Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Goods and Products Investment Committee. Mr. Penner was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hydro-Quebec from 2014 to 2018. Tony Amandi is the CFO of KinderCare Education (KCE). He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Princeton University, New Jersey and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He has been with Partners Group since 2010 and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Partners Group, Manas co-led TPG's growth investments in India, having started his investing career with Matrix Partners, where he was responsible for investments in mobility and financial services. Call 1-844-889-4478 or submit a report online at KinderCare.EthicsPoint.com. Prior to joining The Sunshine House in 2014, Wes served for 25 years as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kaplan Early Learning Company. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at HarbourVest Partners, LLC in the secondary team and Credit Suisse in the M&A Group. Since joining KinderCare in 2005, Jessica has held numerous roles within the company, including SVP of Human Resources, Senior Associate Council, and Staff Attorney. Previously, Pamela held a number of positions at the firm, including Co-Head Private Real Estate, member of the Executive Committee and member of the Global Executive Board, in addition to being a US Office Head. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies AMMEGA and Rovensa. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Credit Suisse Financial Products and had assignments at Swiss Reinsurance Co. and the Department of Mathematics of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Aberdeen Asset Management, Goldentree Asset Management, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and ING. He has 18 years of industry experience. He has 16 years of industry experience. Previously, he was a member of the Global Executive Board and served as the firm's Chief Risk Officer as part of the Executive Committee from 2013 to 2021. Joseph Chien is Head of Private Real Estate in Asia, based in Singapore. Prior to joining Partners Group, she worked at C-Matrix Communications, one of the leading PR, communications and marketing consultancies in Switzerland, where she was responsible for healthcare and telecommunications mandates. Prior to joining Partners Group, he was responsible for the Long-Term Investments portfolios for several entities of Allianz Group, having started his career working at Mercer Management Consulting and the Research Institute for International Management. He has 28 years of industry experience. Chat with us 888-525-2780 He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, USA and an MBA from Stanford University, California, USA. KinderCare aims to protect your privacy online the way we protect your family in person, with care and caution. He is member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Evolution Rail (HCMT), Grassroots, Murra Warra and Unity Digital Infrastructure. She is a firm believer that engaged teams produce the best work and drive positives outcomes both for the company and for society. Call 1-888-525-2780 or email Customer Care at Care@kindercare.com. KinderCare, the Portland-based operator of 1,500 daycare centers in 40 states, said it will temporarily shut more than two-thirds of its centers because of the coronavirus pandemic.It said it will refocus more than 400 centers to provide childcare for first responders, healthcare workers and families that work in essential services. Before Pine Brook, he was at Credit Suisse in the Special Opportunities group focusing on principal investments in renewable energy, infrastructure and mining. She has taken what she has learned and made Stepping Stone Schools Central Texass largest privately-owned and most respected private preschool. Call 1-888-525-2780 or email Customer Care at Care@KinderCare.com. Jessica challenges her team to build an environment where people are proud to work and continually pushes for experiences that are authentic to KinderCares mission and culture. He began his career in real estate in 1997 at Morgan Stanley in their real estate investing and mergers & acquisitions departments in New York and London. He holds a master's degree in finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden. Michael Barben is an Operating Partner and supports the development of Partners Group's Private Infrastructure business. Benno Lchinger is Co-Head of Private Equity Integrated Investments in Europe, based in London, also serving as a member of the Global Investment Committee, the Private Equity Integrated Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments Investment Committees. 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She has served on the Real Estate Investment Committees, the Global Investment Committee and the PG Impact Investment Committee. Dennis brings another 20-plus-years of experience with leading CPG companies that include Coors Brewing Company, PepsiCo, Kraft, and The Quaker Oats Company. During his tenure with the company, Josh has overseen the companys growth and development, provided overall strategic leadership and guidance, while maintaining direct supervision of several critical components of the business. If so, we want your creativity and passion in our classrooms! He holds a master's degree from Cambridge University, UK, and is a qualified chartered surveyor. Dr. Remy Hauser is part of the Private Equity Health and Life business unit and co-head of Europe, based in Zug. Pamela Alsterlind is an Advisory Partner leading US strategic office projects for the firm. Benjamin A. Breier is Head of US Private Equity Health and Life, based in Denver. She is a certified FINMA lead auditor, Swiss and Turkish Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Istanbul, Turkey. Tony Amandi is the Chief Financial Officer of KinderCare Learning Companies, leading the accounting, treasury, control, internal audit, tax and risk, external reporting, finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), information systems and procurement functions. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked for Credit Suisse within their Swiss Corporates team, arranging financing solutions for international corporates headquartered in Switzerland. Partner, Chairman Global Investment Committee. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Version 1, Emeria, Schleich and Cerba. William Swayne is part of the Private Equity Services business unit, based in New York. Managing Director, Operating Directors and Entrepreneurial Governance. He has been with Partners Group since 2014 and has 18 years of industry experience. Managing Director, Co-Head Private Infrastructure Europe. Robin Thywissen is part of the European Private Debt business unit, based in London. Robert joined the firm in 2005 as a member of the Private Equity investment team and has 23 years of industry experience. He is a member of the Private Equity Integrated Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments Investment Committees. Stefan Nf is Partners Group's Chairman of Clients, based in Zug. To learn more, please visit ourLegal Notices Page. He has been with Partners Group since 2007 and has 15 years of industry experience, having joined Partners Group from Credit Suisse Private Banking, J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse First Boston. Robert Evans is part of the European Client Solutions business unit, based in London. Based in New York, he serves as a member of the Private Equity Integrated Investment Committee, the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments Investment Committees and as Chairman of the Private Equity Growth Investment Committee. He has 14 years of relevant industry experience. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at VentureCapital Magazin and Munich Re Group. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at Guggenheim, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.