Derek Whang
Break Into Private Equity Ops | Ex-Kelso, Dorilton, Widus
Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Worked at Widus Partners
Wide open availability until middle of August, then will move to evenings and weekends.
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Derek's Offerings
Custom hourly · $79/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Deck Building, and .
Derek also coaches for MBA and Management Consulting. View all.
Derek’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Senior Associate
10+ people coached for Private Equity
Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in PE Ops / Value Creation, I bring a wealth of knowledge from top middle market and lower middle market funds like Kelso & Co. and Dorilton Capital Management. I specialize in assisting candidates looking to go in-house to PE value creation or operations teams. I also have PE investment experience in Asia with Widus Partners, and can assist candidates with general PE prep. I have successfully coached numerous individuals, helping them navigate the highly competitive and nuanced landscape of PE Ops. Whether you're preparing for financial modeling or case interviews or refining your application strategy, I'm here to provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!
Derek can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Private Equity Strategy
Resume Review
Technical Interview Prep
Derek also coaches for MBA and Management Consulting. View all.
Work Experience
MBA Intern
Widus Partners
June 2025 - March 2026
Founded in 2010, Widus Partners was established to provide practical solutions and advice to start-ups and mid-market businesses in Asia and the US. We have since expanded our service offerings to include investment and business advisory for private and publicly listed companies and have become a premier boutique investment firm, sourcing and investing in proprietary deals in conjunction with our strategic and financial co-investors. Our Philosophy Widus aims to be long-term business partners, creating tangible value to our portfolio companies. We support entrepreneurs grow their businesses with our diverse business expertise and global network of professionals that span multiple locations and industries.
Associate / Senior Associate
Kelso & Co.
January 2022 - July 2024
Associate - Lead Associate
Dorilton Capital
August 2020 - January 2022
Strategy & Operations Team Market Sizing, Growth Strategies and +5 skills
Associate Consultant/Senior Associate Consultant
L.E.K. Consulting
October 2017 - July 2020
Project experience includes 20+ commercial and vendor due diligence for private equity and corporate clients, as well as growth strategy for corporate clients across a range of industrial and healthcare verticals Due Diligence, Market Sizing and +3 skills
Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts, Government
2013 - 2017