Erik Hess

President at Hess Consulting Group

Erik Hess is a seasoned NYC-based entrepreneur with a passion for double bottom line opportunities, skiing, and travel. He boasts an impressive background that includes working at top-tier firms like Carlyle, ISI, and Bear Stearns. Hess is a Georgetown University graduate with a Bachelors in International Finance and has also studied at prestigious schools like American School of Milan and Deerfield Academy.

Hess has held several executive positions throughout his career, including his current role as Vice President of Strategy at Automotivemastermind Inc. In addition, he has founded several companies, such as Go Cashless, New Frontier Capital Advisors, and Proton Venture Partners, where he served as CEO, Principal, and Managing Partner, respectively.

Hess has also held other senior-level positions, such as Managing Director and Head of Quantitative Research at Isi Group, Vice President and Senior Equity Analyst at Carlyle Blue Wave, and Consultant for Strategic Planning at Aviation Leasing Group. With his extensive experience, Hess is an expert in strategic planning, venture capital, and equity analysis.

Experience

President at Hess Consulting Group (June 2021 - Present)

President, Restaurant Brands (McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky’s Deli) at Focus Brands LLC (September 2020 - May 2021), President at Moe's Southwest Grill (August 2019 - September 2020)

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Economics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1987 - 1988), Bachelor's degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1983 - 1987)