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 Executive Team, the Global Portfolio Committee, the Global Executive Board, as well as Deputy Chairman of the Private Markets Relative Value Committee. Our Educators Learn about how we honor our outstanding teachers. Robert Collins is Co-Head of Private Wealth, Head of Partners Group's New York Office and a member of the Global Executive Board. 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. Company Overview. He holds a masters degree in strategic management from HEC Paris, France and a masters degree in banking & finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. He has over 20 years of relevant experience. Prior to Gap Inc., Tom held the position of President and CEO for Cutter & Buck. He is a member of the Private Real Estate Direct Investment Committee. He holds a masters degree in finance from EMLYON Business School, France. So, what does it take to be a great KinderCare teacher? Andres Small is part of the Private Equity Integrated Investments business unit, based in New York. Charles Hodges has served as the executive director of NCLCCA since 2019. David Evans is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Child Development Schools (CDS). Steffen Meister is a Partner of the firm and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Partners Group Holding AG, based in Zug. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Greenlink and VSB Renewables. Dr. Cyrill Wipfli is Vice Chairman of Asia and part of the Portfolio Management business unit, based in Zug. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies EyeCare Partners, PCI Pharma Services, Pharmathen and Axia. He has been with Partners Group since 2010 and has 22 years of industry experience. In addition, he is a member of the Boards of Directors of Entrepreneur Partners AG, a Swiss asset manager. He is also a Swiss certified public accountant, a CFA charterholder, and passed both levels of the CAIA program. He has been with Partners Group since 2014 and has 19 years of industry experience. Raphael Meier is Head of the Project Management Office, based in Zug. He holds a degree in economics from the University of Rome, Italy and a certificate in the Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management program from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He is also the Head of the Private Equity business department and member of the Global Investment Committee. Previously, he was the Head of Partners Group's Private Equity business in the Americas and has represented Partners Group on the Board of Directors of several of the firm's portfolio companies, including Universal Services of America, Nobel Learning Communities, MicroPoise Measurement Systems, Cabot Credit Management, Pacific Bells, and Strategic Partners. However, they quickly realized they wanted to continue their lifelong commitment to providing exceptional programs for young children and their families and started up again with the creation of The Nest Schools in 2020. He has 17 years of industry experience. Andreas Knecht is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of Partners Group, based in Zug. Managing Director, Client Solutions Europe. Earlier in his career, Joel also worked at General Atlantic, McKinsey and Morgan Stanley. The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding at . Get the full list, To view KinderCare Educations complete subsidiaries history, request access, Youre viewing 5 of 6 exits. Managing Director, Global Head Treasury and Execution. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at AlpInvest Partners, RBS, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. Dr. Stephan Schli is the Chief Investment Officer of Partners Group and member of the Global Executive Board, based in Zug. Dr. Marquita Davis is KinderCares Chief Academic Officer, overseeing the development of KinderCares high-quality educational programs, educator professional development, quality and accreditation initiatives, research and evaluation, inclusion services, and public policy. Nicholas Hegarty is part of the Client Solutions Americas business unit, based in New York. Get the full list, Youre viewing 5 of 9 board members. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked in Leveraged Financed at UniCredit in Munich, London and Milan. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at VSS, both in New York and London, as well as General Electric (NBC). Previously, he was Co-Chief Executive Officer of the firm and co-led the Executive Committee and Global Executive Board, and was also a member of the Global Investment Committee. 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. Ms. Schweikert was the former Director of the United Nations Child Care Centre. He holds a masters degree from Strathclyde Business School, UK. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at KPMG and Mercer. Ms. Schweikert has been quoted in The New Times, Entrepreneur, and Forbes. Marc Weiss is Co-Head of the Private Real Estate business department and Co-Head of the Private Real Estate Americas business unit, based in New York. Dr. Yalow holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the Stanford University School of Education, an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a B.A. "KinderCare puts so much care and detail into everything. He is a member of the Global Executive Board and has been with Partners Group since 2010. Managing Director, Co-Head Private Equity Partnership Investments Americas. Dr. Adrian Andermatt is Head of the Transaction Services business unit, based in Zug. "For me, the best parts of working at KinderCare are the people and culture. Manuel Ottinger is Head of Group Finance, based in Zug. Managing Director, Co-Head Portfolio Management. He is a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, and is admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. He has been with Partners Group since 2010 and has 20 years of industry experience. Ron Lamontagne is Co-Head of Private Real Estate in the Americas, based in New York, and is a member of the Private Real Estate Direct Investment Committee with 34 years of industry experience. Robert holds an MBA from the Johnson School at Cornell University, New York, USA where he was a Roy H. Park Leadership Fellow, and a bachelor's degree from Tulane University, Louisiana, USA where he majored in economics and history. Prior to joining Partners Group, she worked at Baker McKenzie Zurich, advising corporate clients on capital markets and financial regulatory matters. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Hanze University Groningen, Netherlands. Andreas Uhde is Head of the Client Solutions Services business unit, based in Munich. 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. At First Student and Aramark, Dennis gained valuable insights into the issues facing educators and administrators, particularly issues about ensuring healthy and safe environments for students. He started his career in Finance at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in the Netherlands in 1989. Tobias Giesser is Head of the Structuring Solutions business unit, based in Zug. As a parent you're focused on preparing your child for the life come, for long-term learning and wellness. He is a member of the Global Investment Committee, the Direct Debt US Investment Committee, the Global Liquid Loans Investment Committee and Co-Chairman of the Global Direct Debt Investment Committee, Chairman of the Direct Debt Europe Investment Committee and Chairman of the Direct Debt Asia Investment Committee. 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 holds an MBA from INSEAD Paris, France. He holds a PhD in business law from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, and is also admitted to the Swiss bar. 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. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Bath, UK. He is a member of the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Health and Life Investment Committee. He holds a bachelors degree in management from Boston College, Massachusetts, USA. Learn about the benefits we offer or find out how to get started. Prior to joining Partners Group, she worked at Macquarie Group. He worked with clients to complete their annual audits and improve processes and controls. He holds a bachelors degree in law and science from the University of Otago, New Zealand and is admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia. KinderCare has engaged MacKenzie Partners, Inc., a professional proxy solicitation and financial relations consulting firm, to solicit proxies, answer questions and distribute materials to stockholders, brokerage houses, banks, custodians and other nominee holders at an approximate cost of $ . At Partners Group he previously served as Head of the Investment Structures business department and was a member of the Executive Board for 12 years. As KinderCare Learning Companies, we're America's largest provider of early education and child care by capacity, serving hardworking families where they need usin neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide. Chad received his J.D. Learning Care Group operates more than 1,050 schools in 39 states, the District of Columbia and internationally. He has been with Partners Group since 2007 and has 19 years of industry experience. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Life Time and Form Technologies. Jessica Harrah is the Chief People Officer for KinderCare, overseeing human resources for the company's 35,000 employees nationwide. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in economics from Stanford University, California, USA and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA. He is a Lead Operating Director (Chair) for the firm's portfolio assets Ararat Wind Farm, Grassroots and Murra Warra Wind Farm in Australia. He has 15 years of industry experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, North Carolina, USA. Wes earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration fromAppalachian State University. Managing Director, Private Equity Goods and Products. Co-Head Finance Shared Services, Head Manila Office. Felix Haldner is an Advisory Partner focused on client relationships and on board work as an operating director including for LSE listed Princess Private Equity Holding Ltd. He is a member of the Private Equity Integrated Investment Committee and the Private Equity Direct Co-Investment Committees. Adam Pilchman is part of the Private Debt Americas business unit, based in New York. Prior to joining Partners Group, Andrew was a Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners, and worked at Deloitte Corporate Finance and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Joel Schwartz is Co-Head of the Private Equity Services business unit as well as 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, based in New York. He a member of the Global Investment Committee and the Private Markets Relative Value Committee and the Deputy Chair of the Global Portfolio Committee. He has been with Partners Group since 2000 and has 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Partners Group since 2008 and has 16 years of industry experience. He holds a PhD in world economics from Financial University under the Government of Russian Federation, Moscow. KinderCare aims to protect your privacy online the way we protect your family in person, with care and caution. He is a member of the Private Equity Direct Leads Investment Committee, the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Health and Life Investment Committee and led the firm's investments into AMMEGA, Pharmathen, Zabka and Laboratoires Serb. He is an Adjunct Professor at Yale-NUS, a Senior Fellow at Milken Institute and a Distinguished Fellow at INSEAD. He is responsible formultiple functions across the company, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), the controllers organization, internal audit, tax and risk, and procurement. Since becoming CEO in 2012, Tom has transformed the company, leading the executive team in achieving the highest standards of excellence in education. He has been with Partners Group since 2001 and has 32 years of industry experience. He has established and led real estate operating businesses across Europe. Prior to joining Partners Group, she was a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry, where she built and led their global Culture Transformation practice. Anne-Jan Jager is part of European Private Real Estate business unit, based in Zug. She holds a masters degree in engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. "I feel very fortunate to work for an organization that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jrg Wenger is an Advisory Partner of Partners Group, based in Zug, focused on strategic office infrastructure projects. Jonah began his career teaching middle school in Baltimore with Teach For America. He is a member of the Global Investment Committee, the Global Direct Debt Investment Committee, the Direct Debt Asia Investment Committee and the Direct Debt Europe Investment Committee and Chairman of the Special Situations Investment Committee. Christian is a member of Partners Group's Global Executive Board and has been with the firm since 2013, bringing 27 years of industry experience in the media and digital space. In addition, he held the following positions in the George H.W. Previously she served as the Head of the Product Management business unit. Andreas holds an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business, USA. Prior to joining Partners Group, he was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of International Finance. 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. Please turn JavaScript on, or feel free to call us. Mr. Evans started Glencoe Capital in 1994 and serves as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer. He holds a master's degree in accounting and finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. KinderCare has a consumer rating of 1.91 stars from 22 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. The highest paid Assistant Directors work for Medarex at $170,000 annually and the lowest . He has been with Partners Group since 2002 and has 24 years of industry experience. 2023 PitchBook. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Partners Group's portfolio assets 100 Peachtree, Resurgens Plaza and Rocky Point Office Portfolio. He has been with Partners Group since 2008 and has 16 years of industry experience. Over the last two years, in partnership with the Advisory Caucus and the Strategy Team, employees from within KinderCare shared their experiences and perspectives that helped shape the strategic priorities for our DEI journey. Ren Biner is Chairman of the Global Investment Committee at Partners Group, based in Zug. Chad has served on the board of ECEC since 2001. Wes has served on numerous boards and committees over the years and continues to look for ways to share his passion for the positive development of young children. Hannes Eichelberger is Head of the Investment Information business unit, based in Zug. Joseph Chien is Head of Private Real Estate in Asia, based in Singapore. Jonah Stuart is Chief Policy & Government Relations Officer at Teaching Strategies, where he leads the companys policy, research, and advocacy agenda. Check your preferences below to find locations best suited for your family's needs. He holds a masters degree in economics and finance and a CEMS masters in international management from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. He has been with Partners Group since 2008 and has 26 years of industry experience. 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 He has been with Partners Group since 2007 and has 22 years of industry experience. Alfred Gantner is also a member of the Board's Investment Oversight Committee. As executive director, he leads state and federalpublicaffairs efforts and oversees all facets ofmember and board relations, finance and communications. 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. He is member of the Global Executive Board and has 26 years of industry experience. Mr. Penner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University in New York. She is a member of the Global Investment Committee, the Private Equity Direct Leads Investment Committee, Chairwoman of the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Technology Investment Committee and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Civica Idera and Unit 4. KinderCare Family Support. He holds a bachelors degree in accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines and is a Philippine certified public accountant. Joan and David have two sons - Joey and Jonathan. Once your center is ready, check your inbox for an invitation email and follow the link to set up your password for the app. Suppliers with inquiries related to invoices or payments should contact accounts payable at: Click allow to consent to the use of this technology on our site. He has 27 years of industry experience. Peter Berweger is part of the Private Equity Health and Life business unit, based in Zug. Andrew also held various roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Dresdner Bank, including most recently serving as Global Head of CLOs at Credit Suisse. She holds a masters degree in international business and languages from Heriot-Watt University, UK. Prior to joining Partners Group, he was a Managing Director at CI Capital Partners. He holds a master's degree in banking and finance from the European Business School, Germany. He also holds a masters degree in Medical Neuroscience and Neural Computation from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland. He is a member of the Private Equity Direct Co-Investments and Direct Lead Growth Investments in Health and Life Investment Committee as well as a member of the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Aiyingshi, Green Tea Restaurant, BCR Group and Apex Logistics. He has been with Partners Group since 2000 and has 26 years of industry experience. He has 23 years of industry experience. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University, North Carolina, USA. He has 24 years of industry experience, also serving on the Board of Directors of the firm's portfolio companies Aavas Financiers, Ecom Express and Vishal Mega Mart. A Family of Brands for Families. Accounts Payable Vendor Email: apmail@kc-education.com. Previously, he served as the Chief Investment Officer of Partners Group until June 2017. He is a Board Observer of the Board of Directors of the firms current portfolio company KR Group, UK. Partner, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Managing Director, Client Solutions Americas. They're dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem. Chris Ip is part of the Operating Directors and Entrepreneurial Governance business unit, based in Singapore. He holds a B.A. 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. Our teachers provide daily communication with families and seek to understand your unique needs. He is Certified Public Accountant in Iceland and holds a Cand. He holds a master's degree in banking and finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland. Juri Jenkner is Head of the Private Infrastructure business department, based in Zug. Prior to joining Partners Group, she worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malta. David Layton is the Chief Executive Officer of Partners Group, based in the firm's Americas headquarters in Colorado. Sujit John is part of the Private Equity Health and Life business unit, based in New York. Accounts Payable Vendor Hotline: 1-800-214-1607 He holds an MBA in finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA, where he was a Palmer Scholar, and a bachelor's degree in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he was awarded the Silver Medal for outstanding academic performance. Prior to joining Partners Group, he worked at HarbourVest Partners, LLC in the secondary team and Credit Suisse in the M&A Group. Dr. Yves Schneller is Head of the Investment Services business department and a member of the Global Executive Board, based in Zug. At GE Capital Real Estate he held a broad variety of leadership roles, including leading the European asset management and risk functions. If you are looking for a KinderCare location please view the map. He has been with Partners Group since 2001 and has 26 years of industry experience. Tony earned his Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Accounting from the University Honors College at Oregon State University. Managing Director, Head Transaction Services.