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Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer CVC

  • London, UK
  • CVC
Ken is a Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at CVC, a leading global private markets manager. During the fifteen years Ken has been at CVC
Ken Young

Professional Experience

Experience & Expertise That Define Leadership

CVC
Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer at CVC
  • Sep 2008
  • London, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • CVC is a global leader in private equity, credit, and secondaries with €205bn in AUM and an international presence spread across 30 local offices. Ken was appointed Chair of CVC Credit in 2020 and Chief Operating Officer of CVC in 2023.
CIBC
Executive Director at CIBC
  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2006
  • London, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Toronto. It has international operations in the US, UK, Caribbean and Asia.
Allen & Overy
Associate at Allen & Overy
  • Feb 1998 - Jan 2000
  • London, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • Allen & Overy is a prestigious international law firm with 580 partners and 5,600 employees operating out of over 40 offices in 31 countries. Ken Young joined A&O as an Associate Banking Lawyer and part of the Leveraged Finance team, known for its market-leading knowledge of the sector.
Dickson Minto
Trainee at Dickson Minto
  • Sep 1996 - Aug 1998
  • London, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • With offices in Edinburgh and London, Dickson Minto is a renowned UK legal practice that specialises in corporate law, M&A, finance, and commercial property. Ken worked for Dickson Minto’s London office as a trainee lawyer focused on private equity and leveraged finance.
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Education & Achievements

A World-Class Academic Journey Paired with Real-World Impact

The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
  • Jan 1991 - Jun 1996

Diploma in Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws, LL.B

  • LL.B
George Watson's College
George Watson's College
  • Feb 1978 - Jan 1991

Ken Young

Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer CVC

  • London, UK
  • CVC
Ken Young