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Kenneth Buckfire
Chief Executive Officer at Miller Buckfire
Kenneth Buckfire is a prominent figure in the finance and investment banking sector, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Miller Buckfire & Co., a firm he co-founded in 2002. His extensive career spans over three decades, specializing in the restructuring and refinancing of highly leveraged companies across various industries such as telecommunications, energy, and consumer products.124
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Michigan (1980)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University (1987) .32
Professional Background
Before establishing Miller Buckfire, Kenneth held significant roles at major financial institutions:
- Managing Director and Co-Head of the Financial Restructuring Group at Wasserstein Perella & Co.
- Senior Vice President at Lehman Brothers.12
Achievements
Kenneth has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the restructuring field, including:
- The Harvey R. Miller Leadership Award
- The Distinguished Service Medal from the City of Detroit
- Recognition for leading significant turnaround projects, such as General Growth Properties and Calpine Corporation.12
He is also involved in academia as a Visiting Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches corporate and government restructuring.12 In addition to his professional roles, Kenneth serves on several advisory boards and has held directorships in various public and private companies.14
