Nick Leopard

Nick Leopard set out to prove that there was a better way to work in finance – and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity portfolio companies. He was right. Nick founded Accordion, and in the years since, he has grown the company to serve more than 300 private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Today, Nick continues to drive Accordion’s strategic vision. As CEO of the rapidly expanding, bi-coastal company, Nick sees Accordion as the ultimate partner to the private equity community – and he’s passionate about finding new ways to serve the industry’s evolving needs.

Before launching Accordion, Nick was part of the investment team of a $200 million mezzanine debt fund, BHC Interim Funding, L.P., which focuses on short-term investments in companies with $50-$500 million of revenue.

Prior to BHC, he was a member of the FIG Investment Banking Department of Bear, Stearns & Co. LLC.