Ken Firtel
Managing Partner
Transom Capital Group
Ken Firtel is a managing partner of Transom Capital Group, an operations-focused private equity firm in the middle market. At Transom Capital, Firtel is a member of the Investment Committee and sits on the board of Transom Capital’s portfolio companies. Firtel is a key decision maker in all-important firm decisions, including, without limitation, crafting the firm’s strategy across sourcing and execution. Over the past 24 months, with Firtel’s involvement, Transom Capital has completed five platform acquisitions as well as various add-on acquisitions to its existing portfolio. Firtel was deeply involved in the sourcing and execution of these transactions. Prior to Transom Capital, Firtel was an investment professional at Platinum Equity and before joining Platinum Equity, Firtel was an associate in the Transactions Department of O’Melveny & Myers. Firtel is also a leader in the broader community, serving on the board of Angel City Sports.
