Kenna Baudin

Partner, Global Head of Private Capital, Board and CFO Specialist at Egon Zehnder

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Kenna Wyllie Baudin, a Partner based in New York, serves as Global Head of Private Capital. She focuses on C-Suite and senior level assignments at the fund- and portfolio-company level. In addition, Kenna leads CFO assignments for public and private equity-backed companies and serves as an active member of the firm’s Consumer, Media and Sports Practices. She is also a leader in Egon Zehnder's US Diversity and Inclusion Council. Egon Zehnder is a leading talent advisory and senior-level executive search firm with 68 offices in 41 countries.

Experience

  • Egon Zehnder (12 yrs 1 mo)
    • Partner, Global Head of Private Capital, Board and CFO Specialist
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Partner, Global Co-Head of Private Equity, Board and CFO Specialist
      Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Partner, Head of US Private Equity, Board and CFO Specialist
      Jan 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Member at Chief
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Head of Private Equity at J Safra Asset Management Corporation
    Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    The Private Equity division of J. Safra Asset Management was backed by the family office of Joseph Safra, Brazilian banker and founder of Safra National Bank and Banco Safra. The business focused on $50 - $300MM investments of family funds in the financial services, consumer and industrial sectors.

  • Director at 3i Group plc
    Feb 2007 - Aug 2011 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    3i is a global investor in mid-market private equity, infrastructure and debt management managing $20Bn across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Served as Head of North American Business Leaders Network. Selected and managed a network of 50+ C-suite operating executives who enhanced 3i’s ability to originate, execute and manage investments.

  • Principal at Solera Capital GP LP
    May 2000 - May 2006 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Solera, founded in 2000, makes private equity investments in emerging growth companies in industries with compelling long-term prospects. Solera is a forward-looking, modern firm that values creative, diverse thinking and talent. The Firm’s investment approach is centered on strategic, operational involvement in business building and an extensive and unique business network. Joined as an Associate, returned after business school and was promoted to Principal.