Fireside Chat with Tom Kichler - CVC Senior Advisor, Former Partner & North American of Industrials and Energy

​*This is not a recruiting event for CVC Capital Partners.

​Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from Tom Kichler, one of the most respected names in private equity and industrials investing. Tom is currently a Senior Advisor at CVC Capital Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the world with over $150bn in AUM, and formerly served as the Head of North American Industrials and Energy in their Buyout Group.

​Over the course of his three-decade career, Tom has led multibillion-dollar investments across the industrials, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, working closely with portfolio companies to drive operational transformation, strategic growth, and global expansion. His expertise spans large-cap LBOs, cross-border M&A, and the evolving role of private equity in shaping real economy industries.

​In this fireside chat, we’ll explore:

• ​How leading private equity investors evaluate deals, create value, and navigate complex post-close challenges — including boardroom dynamics and value creation levers

• ​The future of global manufacturing and industrials — with insights on reshoring, geopolitical shifts, and cross-border investing from the U.S. to the Middle East

• ​The personal and professional traits that drive long-term success in private equity — and what students today should know about building a career from the ground up

​Tom has also been a frequent speaker at University of Chicago Booth and continues to mentor the next generation of investors and operators.

​🗓️ The session will close with a live audience Q&A — come ready to engage with a top-tier investor who has helped steer some of the most important deals in the private markets.