John Kopec

Principal at Glendower Capital

John Kopec is a Principal at Glendower Capital, a position he has held since January 2022.1 2 He is based in New York and is responsible for the origination, execution, and monitoring of secondary investments in North America.2

Career Progression

John Kopec has had a steady progression in the financial services industry:

He started his career as a Sales Associate at Sears Holdings Co from 2003 to 2006.1
After graduating from Wharton, he joined J.P. Morgan Investment Bank as an Analyst in 2010.1
In 2013, he moved to AlpInvest Partners as an Associate, focusing on the secondaries team.2
From 2016 to 2020, he worked at Bregal Investments, eventually becoming a Vice President.1 2
He joined Glendower Capital as a Vice President in February 2020 and was promoted to Principal in January 2022.1 3 4

Education

John holds a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.1 2

Expertise

At Glendower Capital, John specializes in:

Origination of secondary investments
Execution of deals
Monitoring of investments

His focus is primarily on the North American market.2

Career Highlights

Promoted to Principal at Glendower Capital in 2022, as part of the firm's annual promotions.3 4
Gained diverse experience across various aspects of private equity, including secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund commitments during his time at Bregal Investments.2
Built a strong foundation in investment banking through his early career at J.P. Morgan.1 2

John Kopec's career trajectory demonstrates a consistent growth in the private equity and secondary investment space, culminating in his current leadership role at Glendower Capital.