Welcome

The Kellogg Private Equity Club is one of Kellogg's most active professional clubs, providing resources and support to a community of students looking to pursue a career in the field.

Whether entering Kellogg with a background in private equity or looking to transition into the industry, we are committed to helping students achieve their career goals through programming that accelerates the job search process, facilitates engagement with the professional community, and strengthens industry knowledge and skills.

As private equity evolves and firms increasingly drive value through growth and operational improvement of portfolio companies, we pride ourselves on providing students with unique learning and experiential opportunities catered to both the investing and operating aspects of private equity.

Our Team

  • Blake LaBelle
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Max Rothweiler
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Joe Turk
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Karl Morcott
    MBAi 2027 Email
  • Joel Kish
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Samridhi Sood
    MMM 2026 VP PE Operations Email
  • Josh Stiefel
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Ari Patterson
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Jamie Schecter
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Nyan Pendyala
    Full-Time 2Y 2027 Email
  • Derek Whang
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP PE Operations Email
  • Stephen McCaffery
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP Social Engagement Email
  • Taylor Martin
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP External & Alumni Email
  • Jonathan Beatty
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP PE Operations Email
  • Aaina Duggal
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP PE Operations Email
  • Charles Muth
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP External & Alumni Email
  • Neal Arora
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP Career Development Email
  • Vidushi Arora
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP Communications Email
  • Andrew Willner
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP Special Projects Email
  • John Kochevar
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP Social Engagement Email
  • Andrew Irvine
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 Co-President Email
  • Joao Ama
    MBAi 2026 Co-President Email
  • Nathan Allen
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP Career Development Email
  • Katherine Cane
    Full-Time 2Y 2026 VP External & Alumni Email

Upcoming Events

  • Apr
    21

    PE Club - PwC Financial Diligence Lunch and Learn

     Private Equity Club Presents: Lunch & Learn with PwC – Navigating Financial Due Diligence Join the Private Equity Club for an exclusive Lunch & Learn session with PwC’s Transaction Services team, where we’ll dive into the financial due diligence process—from Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses to key diligence considerations shaping today’s M&A landscape. In this interactive session, PwC professionals will walk through: * Core elements of financial due diligence (QoE, working capital adjustments, debt & debt-like items) * Current diligence pain points & emerging trends (e.g., evolving revenue normalization adjustments, addbacks scrutiny, shifting buyer/seller leverage dynamics) * Market insights & deal dynamics affecting negotiations in today’s M&A environment Whether you're gearing up for a career in private equity, investment banking, or corporate M&A, this session will provide real-world perspectives on the diligence challenges dealmakers are facing right now. tue, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Apr
    24

    PE Club Lunch & Learn: Competitive Processes in Private Equity Transactions with Paul Anderson, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis

     Join the Private Equity Club for a Lunch & Learn focused on Competitive Processes in Private Equity Transactions! Lunch will be provided, thanks to the generous contribution from Kirkland & Ellis. Presentation Summary: Paul Anderson (Northwestern JD-MBA, class of 2010) will lead a presentation on Competitive Processes in Private Equity Transactions. The discussion will include an overview of the transaction process, bid calibration and tactics, purchase price adjustments, and allocation of financing risk. fri, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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