Chris Stadler
Managing Partner CVC
Led by its Managing Partners, CVC is a prominent private equity and investment advisory firm that manages finances for investors across the globe. Its excellence is driven by expert teams with profound knowledge of the specialized corporate settings in which they operate. Chris has played a key role in finding and executing major investments such as Pilot Flying J, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Petco, AlixPartners, Bruin Sports Capital, and Authentic Brands Group.
Prior to joining CVC in 2007, Chris worked for another leading private equity firm, Investcorp, as Head of Private Equity in North America after joining the firm as Managing Director in 1996. Earlier in his career, he was a Director in Corporate Finance for Credit Suisse First Boston, and spent a decade at Bankers Trust International where he held several positions, including that of Managing Director.
Chris co-chairs CVC’s Sustainability Committee and chairs the Philanthropy Committee. He currently also sits on the Boards of several prominent companies, including Authentic Brands Group, Petco, Asplundh, and Mediaocean. Previously, he served on the Boards of Univar, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Leslie’s Holdings, among others.
Chris holds a BA degree in Economics from Drew University, New Jersey, and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University.