Joe Kahnke
Associate

Joe Kahnke joined Wind Point in 2023 and is an Associate. He is currently involved with portfolio companies Vertex, Targeted PetCare and Nelson Global. Prior to joining Wind Point, he worked in Bain and Company’s Private Equity and General Practice groups across a variety of Industrial and Consumer end markets. Joe graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering.

Assistant : Sydney Sankar
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Nelson Global Products

Industrial products
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Acquired: August 2010
CEO: Steve Scgalski
Wind Point team: Nathan Brown  Joe Kahnke 

Manufactures tubes used in heavy and medium duty trucks and off-road vehicles

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Targeted PetCare

Consumer Products
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Acquired: June 2018
CEO: Matt Miller
Wind Point team: Paul Peterson  Joe Kahnke 

Manufacturer of consumable pet products including animal litter, pet treats and dental chews

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Vertex

Business Services
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Acquired: August 2021
CEO: David Tortorello

Global professional services firm that delivers integrated Forensics, Regulatory & Compliance, and Project Advisory solutions on complex projects

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