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Kevin Kaiser

Corporate finance Managing for Value Private Equity Financial Distress

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Kevin Kaiser is a Professor of Finance Senior Fellow, Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is also an Adjunct Full Professor of Finance at the Wharton School. His research interests include corporate finance, managing for value, private equity, and financial distress. Kaiser has authored several books and articles on these topics, including co-authored works such as 'The Blue Line Imperative' and 'Becoming a Top Manager'. He teaches various finance courses at Wharton, focusing on corporate restructuring, distressed investing, and valuation. Kaiser joined Wharton in 2017 after previously serving as a Professor of Management Practice at INSEAD.


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Kevin Kaiser is a Professor of Management Practice at INSEAD, specializing in Corporate Finance, Value Creation, and Valuation. His research explores the implications of bankruptcy laws on corporate financial distress, the role of corporate restructuring in value creation, and the strategic considerations behind asset sales and divestitures. He examines how firms can optimize value through effective management practices, including the use of private equity and venture capital. His work also addresses agency costs, KPI-driven management, and the importance of cash flow management. Kaiser's research provides insights into international bankruptcy frameworks and their impact on corporate strategy.

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