Brandon Hedvat
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Diamond Communications
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Work Experience
VP Finance & Acquisitions
Diamond Communications
November 2023 - Present
VP Corporate Development & Finance
Bowlero Corporation
October 2022 - September 2023
Lead FP&A team, scaled M&A, capital markets initiatives, and related strategic projects. Quarterbacked the most material acquisition since 2014. Executed $1.3bn+ in capital markets transactions, including the interest rate hedging strategy. Designed capital allocation model and actively participate in allocation decisions, investor relations, and earnings.
Director
Atairos
April 2018 - October 2022
Source, lead due diligence / deal execution, and collaborate with management teams across TMT, business services, and hospitality/leisure companies. Executed four minority/majority investments across public and private companies. Lead coverage of video games / metaverse, audio / music, and smart cities. Building interest in Web3/crypto/NFT ecosystem.
Associate / Senior Associate
The Carlyle Group
January 2016 - March 2018
Generalist private equity investor; executed 10+ deals (including M&A); active participant in fundraising process and financing activities
Associate / Senior Associate
The Carlyle Group
July 2013 - December 2015
M&A Analyst
Barclays
July 2011 - July 2013
Built numerous Excel models and presentations; experience with wireless ecosystem, cable, media, and information services
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance; Operations and Information Management
2006 - 2010
Summa Cum Laude
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (Engineering), Master's of Science (Engineering), Joint Degree Program in Management & Technology
2006 - 2011