Howard Kahn

Founder & CEO at Pivot Point / Broker Dealer - BA Securities, LLC

Howard Kahn is a seasoned professional in the investment banking and management consulting industry. He is the Founder and CEO of Pivot Point, a top-tier investment banking and management consulting firm.1 With over 20 years of experience in management consulting and transactional work, Kahn has established himself as an expert in advising C-level executives across various industries, including entertainment, sports, media, direct marketing, retail, and manufacturing.

Throughout his career, Kahn has been involved in numerous high-value transactions. He has advised private equity and strategic entities in acquisitions of 45 businesses, with deal sizes ranging from $30 million to $330 million, totaling approximately $1 billion in value.

Kahn's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Political Science & Business Management from Binghamton University and an MBA in Marketing & Operations Research from Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

Before founding Pivot Point, Kahn held several leadership positions in prominent companies:

Senior Vice President & General Manager at Cendant
Vice President, U.S. Sales at LIVENT
Vice President, Sales at The Madison Square Garden Company
President at Howard Kahn & Associates
Vice President at Astroland

In addition to his corporate roles, Kahn has been actively involved in industry associations. He served as a board member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and received their annual service award for his contributions to the industry. He has also been a keynote speaker at the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) annual conference, discussing the role of institutional capital in the amusement industry.

Pivot Point, under Kahn's leadership, is built on the philosophy that businesses need to proactively pivot in today's ever-changing business environment.2 The firm provides investment banking and management consulting services, leveraging Kahn's extensive experience and network in the industry.