Leo Kaplan

Senior Vice President — Investments

Leo joined Hackman Capital Partners in 2021 and focuses on the development, analysis, and implementation of the firm’s investment strategies. He also provides analytical support for the firm’s Studio Media Platform. In this role, he works across Hackman Capital’s portfolio on both new and existing investments.

Prior to joining Hackman Capital, Leo was an analyst in the Financial Restructuring Group at Houlihan Lokey, an advisory investment bank specializing in financial restructuring, distressed M&A, and liability management. Leo received his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, where he double majored in Industrial Engineering and Economics. He was also a member of the Northwestern baseball team where he was a four-time Academic All-Big Ten Honoree and Distinguished Scholar.