Darshan Thakkar

Darshan Thakkar, CPA, MBA has a significant amount of experience in the finance and accounting industry. Darshan is currently a Director at Riveron, where they specialize in M&A advisory and financial due diligence. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal at Thakkar Consulting Group, providing consulting services to clients.

Before that, Darshan held multiple roles at Medline Industries, Inc., including Finance Manager and Manager of M&A and Costing Analytics. In these positions, they played a crucial role in supporting the company's financial planning and analysis, as well as its manufacturing strategy. Additionally, they helped establish a new costing strategy function and assisted in M&A activities.

Earlier in their career, Darshan worked at Grant Thornton LLP as a Manager and Senior Associate, specializing in M&A advisory and financial due diligence. Darshan focused on middle-market clients, particularly in the healthcare, food and beverage, and CPG industries. Darshan also gained experience in audit during their time as an Associate at Grant Thornton LLP.

Overall, Darshan Thakkar has a diverse range of experience in finance, accounting, and M&A advisory, making him a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional in their field.

Darshan Thakkar, CPA, MBA obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting and Finance with an Honors designation from Loyola University Chicago in the years 2009-2013. Additionally, Darshan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Strategy from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, earned between 2019-2022. Darshan also holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the Illinois Board of Examiners.