Jay Desai

Jay Desai is a Partner at Kainos Capital, a private equity firm focused on the food and consumer products sectors. He has over 15 years of experience in principal investing, investment banking, and strategy within these industries.12

Career Progression

Jay Desai joined Kainos Capital in 2016 as a Managing Director to lead the firm's business development efforts. In January 2019, he was promoted to Partner, recognizing his significant contributions to the organization.13

Professional Background

Prior to joining Kainos Capital, Jay Desai's career included:

• Senior Vice President of Strategy at CROSSMARK, a sales and marketing services company focused on the consumer industry24
• Director in the Mergers & Acquisitions department at Deutsche Bank Securities, concentrating on consumer opportunities2
• Managed the acquisition function for Global Brands Acquisition Corporation, a consumer/retail-focused investment company2
• Investment Associate at Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst from 2005 to 2008, where he worked with Andrew Rosen and other members of the current Kainos team1
• Began his career at Merrill Lynch2

Education and Personal

Jay Desai received his B.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University.2 He is based in Dallas, Texas, and actively supports charitable organizations such as the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center and Vogel Alcove.2

Role at Kainos Capital

As a Partner at Kainos Capital, Jay Desai plays a key role in the firm's business development efforts and contributes to its investment strategy in the food and consumer products sectors.12 His expertise and experience make him a valuable asset to the Kainos team, which has invested over $2 billion of equity in more than 65 transactions with a total transaction value exceeding $10 billion.1