David A. Kamenetzky

David A. Kamenetzky is a seasoned investor and executive with extensive experience in global consumer industries and financial services. He has held senior positions at leading companies, including CEO of Joh. A. Benckiser and member of the Group Executive Committee at Anheuser-Busch InBev. He has also served on the leadership team at Mars Incorporated, gaining deep insights into the pet and veterinary-care market. In addition to his corporate roles, Kamenetzky has been actively involved in the non-profit sector, serving as the founding chairman of the Alfred Landecker Foundation, one of Europe's largest philanthropic organizations dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust. He has also been a former chairman of the European Union of Jewish Students and past finance chair of Washington Performing Arts. Kamenetzky holds a graduate degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen and an MS degree in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He is a Swiss and German citizen and a U.S. Green Card holder. As an investor, Kamenetzky focuses on private equity and venture capital, with a particular interest in consumer goods, technology, healthcare, and food & beverage sectors. His investment approach spans various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, and late stage, and he has a geographical focus that includes the United States, Germany, Switzerland, China, India, Africa, and Latin America. His portfolio includes companies in industries such as retail, logistics, pharmaceuticals, financial services, media, telecommunications, automotive, energy, real estate, education, and non-profit sectors. Kamenetzky's extensive experience and strategic vision have enabled him to drive significant growth and transformation in the companies he has been involved with, making him a prominent figure in the investment community. His leadership roles and board memberships reflect his commitment to fostering innovation and excellence across various industries.