Pentti Karkkainen takes on new role at KERN Partners
Pentti Karkkainen, co-founder and general partner at Canadian energy-focused private equity firm KERN Partners, has assumed at new role at the firm. Karkkainen will transition from his management role and position on KERN's internal boards to become co-founder and senior strategy adviser. The new role will give him a spot on KERN's independent advisory board and allow him to continue representing the firm on the boards of directors of several portfolio companies. Founded in 2000, the Calgary-based KERN has $1.1 billion under direct management and an additional $1.5 billion in its co-investment program.
7 July 2014•2 mins read
