Ken Leonard

Ken Leonard is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in secured debt and leveraged loan portfolios. Currently serving as Co-Managing Partner at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors since August 2011, Ken has also been a Director at Protein Bar since August 2010, contributing as an initial investor to the growth of a healthy fast casual restaurant chain. Previously, Ken held the position of Managing Director at Dymas Capital, where a leveraged loan portfolio was built and managed for Cerberus over nine years. Additional experience includes roles as Senior Vice President at both GE Capital and Heller Financial. Ken's academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Management with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a B.A. in Finance from the University of Iowa.