Jonathan Keehner

Jonathan Keehner is a Partner at Joele Frank, a strategic communications firm. He leads the financial sponsors practice at the company, where he specializes in advising private equity firms on various aspects of communication and strategy.1

Background and Expertise

Career Path:: Keehner has an interesting background that combines journalism, investment banking, and strategic communications:

1. He began his career in investment banking, working in real estate at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ).1
2. Later, he transitioned to journalism, working as a reporter for Bloomberg News, where he led restructuring coverage during the Global Financial Crisis.1
3. In 2012, Keehner joined Joele Frank and established the firm's dedicated financial sponsors practice.1

Education::

• BA in political science from Columbia University
• MA in journalism from New York University, graduating from the Business & Economic Reporting program with a merit scholarship1

Areas of Expertise

At Joele Frank, Jonathan Keehner's areas of expertise include:

1. Financial Sponsors: Advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies on strategic communications.1
2. Real Assets: Counseling REITs, lenders, sponsors, and operators in real estate, gaming, and infrastructure.1
3. New Listings: Guiding sponsors on new listings, including IPOs and SPACs.1
4. Shareholder Activism: Assisting public companies in dealing with activist investors and defending against proxy contests or short attacks.1
5. Mergers & Acquisitions: Advising on numerous high-profile M&A transactions in various sectors.1

Jonathan Keehner's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/jonathan-keehner-69b7371a, where he is listed as a Partner at Joele Frank with over 500 connections.2