Andrew Nikou | |
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| Born | 1977 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Alma mater | USC Marshall School of Business |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | OpenGate Capital |
| Spouse | Odelia Nikou |
| Children | 2 |
Andrew Nikou is a Canadian businessman who is the founder and CEO of OpenGate Capital, a global private buyout firm.[1]
The firm is focused on acquiring lower to middle market businesses that are often privately owned, or non-core divisions of larger companies located around the world. To date, the firm has completed more than 75 transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, and has acquired more than $8 billion in gross consolidated revenues. The firm first gained recognition for the acquisition of TV Guide Magazine in December 2008,[2] and the publication's turn to profitability in the first quarter of 2010.[3]
Nikou is actively involved with the management of each of the companies held in the portfolio.
Nikou has received recognition for his business achievements. In 2012, Nikou was a recipient of The M&A Advisor's "Top 40 Under 40" award[4] for the West Region. In 2010, Nikou was named a Top Dealmaker of 2010 by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine.[5] However, his actions have also drawn substantial criticism, including numerous lawsuits.
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- ^ "Top Dealmaker Andrew Nikou: The founder of Opengate Capital is making a name for himself on reclamation projects," Danielle Fugazy, Mergers & Acquisitions, 12-7-2010, http://www.themiddlemarket.com/maj/2010_25/andrew-nikou-213884-1.html, 10-17-2011