OpenGate’s professionals are skilled in the multiple facets of sourcing, acquiring, transitioning, operating and managing businesses in a variety of industries and geographies.

Andrew Nikou Andrew Nikou, 35, is an investor and philanthropist. As founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of OpenGate Capital, LLC, he leads the firm’s expanding bench of professionals in the acquisition and operation of businesses throughout the world.  Andrew is guided by a… Read more	Jay Yook Jay Yook is a Partner based in OpenGate Capital’s Los Angeles office and has been with the firm since its inception.  Mr. Yook is responsible for the transition and management of the firm’s North and South American portfolio companies and also lends his operational and… Read more
Julien Lagrèze Julien Lagrèze is a Partner based in OpenGate Capital’s Paris office and is responsible for transaction execution and portfolio management for OpenGate’s European portfolio companies. Mr. Lagrèze joined the firm in 2007 to establish OpenGate’s European presence, ensuring the firm’s investment strategy and… Read more	Robert Lezec Robert Lezec is a Partner based in OpenGate Capital’s Paris office where he is responsible for European operations, strategy and portfolio company management. A 25-year veteran in international private equity, C-level management and strategic consulting, Mr. Lezec leads many facets of the firm,… Read more
Jonny Leppin Jonny Leppin is a Principal at OpenGate Capital as portfolio manager and Chief Financial Officer for the Latin America region. He is based in São Paulo, Brazil and is responsible for transaction execution, operations and portfolio management and specifically, the coordination of OpenGate’s… Read more	Sebastien Kiekert Le Moult Sebastien is a Special Advisor to OpenGate Capital, focusing on new transactions in Europe and South America. Prior to joining OpenGate, Sebastien was the CEO of Syntagma Group, a privately held industrial holdings company that operates businesses in various industries throughout Europe and… Read more
Matthias Gundlach Matthias Gundlach is a Principal based in OpenGate Capital’s Paris office and is responsible for the transaction execution of OpenGate’s new deals. Matthias has over a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions having been a Vice President in the European investment team at… Read more	Alanna Chaffin Alanna Chaffin is Senior Vice President of Communications for OpenGate Capital. Ms. Chaffin manages media relations, transaction communications and corporate communications as it relates to the firm’s acquisition activities. Additionally, Alanna supports the firm’s business development efforts while overseeing OpenGate’s marketing and public… Read more
Fabien Marcantetti Mr. Marcantetti is a Senior Vice President working out of OpenGate Capital’s European office where he provides due diligence and transaction execution support as well as special projects consulting and oversight support within the firm’s European portfolio of acquired companies. Prior to OpenGate, Fabien gained… Read more	Joshua Adams Joshua Adams is Senior Vice President, heading up the Global Business Development team at OpenGate Capital. In this position, Joshua oversees all new business activities and staff for the firm’s global acquisition interests. Joshua manages all origination, intelligence tracking, relationship management, and screening… Read more
Inbal Salzstein Inbal “Bel” Salzstein is a Vice President at OpenGate Capital and a member of the firm’s Latin American team. She is responsible for driving the implementation and management of stand-alone treasury and financial strategies across the firm’s portfolio of companies, including Sopho Business… Read more	Vijay Mony Mr. Vijay Mony is a Vice President of Operations working out of OpenGate Capital’s Los Angeles office where he provides acquisition, due diligence, transition and portfolio management support for the firm’s North and South American acquired companies. Prior to OpenGate, Vijay was with… Read more
Virginia Thornton Ms. Thornton is a Director at OpenGate Capital in Los Angeles and assists in due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management.  With an active Certified Public Accountant license, her background includes accounting, auditing and finance as well as operational and deal making expertise.… Read more	Kurt Gula Mr. Gula is a Senior Associate at OpenGate Capital in Los Angeles and assists in due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. He has developed a broad skillset that includes experience in investment banking, corporate strategy, and public accounting.  Before joining OpenGate, Kurt was… Read more
Andrew Nicoletti Mr. Nicoletti is a Senior Associate and a member of the global business development team and is responsible for originating and qualifying platform opportunities and strategic add-on acquisitions.  Mr. Nicoletti’s focus areas include the paper, forestry, packaging, automotive, and broader industrial sectors in North and… Read more	Chris Baddon Mr. Baddon is a Senior Associate on the global business development team at OpenGate Capital and is based in Los Angeles. He possesses a diverse background in research and private equity. Mr. Baddon is responsible for sourcing and qualifying acquisition opportunities throughout North and… Read more
Jordan Stone Mr. Stone is a Senior Associate at OpenGate Capital in Los Angeles and a member of its global business development team. Jordan’s primary responsibilities include deal origination and qualification, financial analysis, and due diligence on new acquisition opportunities. With a strong business development… Read more	Michael Cashin Michael Cashin is an Associate working in OpenGate Capital’s business development team, providing general industry coverage. Michael was most recently with Pegasus Capital Group, a private buyout firm where he worked as a deal sourcing associate. Prior to Pegasus, Michael worked at Mohr… Read more
Xavier Lambert Xavier Lambert is an Analyst working in OpenGate Capital’s Paris office where he is involved in all aspects of due diligence for new acquisitions. He is responsible for financial analysis, modeling, data sourcing, documentation review, transaction financing, and post-closing transition support. Prior to joining… Read more