Kevin Cole

Kevin Cole serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Sphera, having been recruited to establish the Corporate Development function in a leading sustainability software company under Blackstone's portfolio since March 2022. Prior to this, Kevin held the position of Vice President of Corporate Development at CDK Global, where responsibilities included leading global mergers and acquisitions for a public company valued at $8 billion, overseeing a business development portfolio exceeding $100 million in revenue, and managing strategic relationships with investment banking and private equity firms. Kevin's earlier roles encompassed executive management and corporate development positions at ACT, CollegeNET, and Career Education Corporation, alongside valuable experience as an analyst at JPMorgan Chase. Kevin emphasizes strategic planning, operational management, and growth strategies throughout a diverse career focused on corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. Educational background includes a BS in Finance from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business.