ghSMART Receives Minority Investment from KKR
Summary:
- NYC-based leadership advisory firm, ghSMART, secures a minority investment from KKR.
- Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed.
- KKR will assist in expanding ghSMART’s client base and enhancing its digital product offerings.
Details:
ghSMART, a prominent leadership advisory firm headquartered in New York City, has recently announced that it has received a minority investment from KKR, a leading global investment firm. While the exact financial terms of the transaction have not been made public, this strategic partnership is expected to fuel ghSMART’s growth and development in the coming years.
Founded in 1995 by Dr. Geoff Smart, ghSMART specializes in providing expert advice to CEOs, boards, and investors on effective leadership strategies that drive performance and transformation within organizations. By leveraging a unique blend of assessments and analytics, the firm assists clients in building high-performing teams and achieving their business objectives.
Under the new investment agreement, KKR will play a key role in supporting ghSMART’s expansion efforts, particularly in terms of broadening its client base and advancing its digital product offerings. Despite the influx of external investment, ghSMART’s founder, partners, and employees will retain a majority ownership stake in the company, ensuring continuity in leadership and strategic direction.
CEO Jeff McLean, who leads ghSMART’s current management team, will continue to spearhead the firm’s operations and growth initiatives. This move marks an exciting chapter for ghSMART as it seeks to capitalize on new opportunities and further solidify its position as a trusted advisor in the realm of leadership consulting.
For more information about ghSMART and its services, visit their official website here.
Published by FinSMEs on 18/07/2025
