Kristjan Kornmayer

Kristjan Kornmayer is a seasoned professional at Chertoff, where he spearheads the Buyside Practice within the Merchant Bank, specializing in buy-side diligence for investors interested in defense, intelligence, government contracting, and cybersecurity sectors. He is actively involved in supporting investment banking and private equity operations through Chertoff Capital.

With a robust background in M&A advisory, Kristjan concentrates on defense, security, and government industries. His expertise includes collaborating with prominent A&D companies and financial backers to formulate inorganic strategies and facilitate over 40 successful transactions. Noteworthy deals he has advised on include various acquisitions such as Arlington Capital Partner's mergers of SPA and MCR, Octo's purchase of Volant, LinQuest's acquisition of TMC Design, BlueHalo's acquisitions of Brilligent and ATA, and AEVEX's procurement by Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP).

Kristjan's academic journey includes an M.A. in International Relations with a focus on International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. in International Affairs from The University of Georgia.

Within his professional history, Kristjan has held key positions such as Senior Director, Director, Senior Associate, Engagement Manager, and Analyst/Senior Analyst at organizations like The Chertoff Group and Avascent.