Tony Bender

Tony Bender is a seasoned professional with a diverse background encompassing leadership roles in C-level IT, digital transformation, and management consulting spanning over three decades.

As the CEO & Founder of EBITDA Consulting Partners LLC, Tony has displayed a proven track record of transforming global organizations, delivering value, and leading across multiple businesses and regions.

With over 25 years of C-level IT experience and an additional 10 years in management consulting, Tony has a wealth of knowledge in technology strategy, large-scale IT transformation programs, and operational cost transformations for enhancing value creation plans.

His extensive portfolio includes directing over 100 transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with publicly traded and PE firms, showcasing his significant M&A experience and advisory skills with PE firms and their portfolio companies.

Tony Bender is also an Operations Advisor at Advent International, one of the most successful PE firms globally, further underscoring his expertise in advising on technology strategy and operational enhancements to drive value creation in businesses.

Apart from his executive roles, Tony has served on advisory boards for startups, early-stage companies, and non-profit organizations, demonstrating his commitment to supporting diverse business ventures.

Tony Bender's educational background includes an MBA in Business Administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, a BS in Economics from Frostburg State University, and studies in Leadership and Organizational Leadership at the Center For Creative Leadership.

Throughout his career, Tony has held various leadership positions in renowned companies such as Culligan, Edgewell Personal Care, Energizer Holdings, Unilever, Alberto Culver, The Relizon Company, Dan River Inc., Springs Global, and has also worked in management consulting at PwC.

He is a member of angel investing organizations such as the Central Texas Angel Network and the St. Louis Arch Angels, showcasing his interest in supporting and investing in early-stage ventures.