Sedge Dienst
Founder at KCA Partners Ltd.
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Sedge Dienst is the founder of KCA Partners Ltd.
(founded in 1993) where he holds the title of Partner since 1993.
He is currently a Board Member at Episcopal Community Services.
In the past, he served as CEO of Griplock Systems LLC (2015-2016), President & Chief Executive Officer of Western Sky Industries, Inc., CEO of Apex Medical Corp.
(Ohio) (1997-2010), CEO of Price Outdoor Media of Missouri Inc (1994-1995), Chief Executive Officer of US Thermoplastics, Inc. (1995-1997), President of Van's International Foods, Inc. (2000-2006), and Principal at Nestlé USA, Inc. He also worked as a Brand Manager at Nestlé SA (1982-1985) and as a Strategy Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. He has also served as a Trustee at World Affairs Council of San Francisco.
Mr. Dienst completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis in 1982 and obtained an MBA from Harvard University in 1987.
Sedge Dienst active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
KCA Partners Ltd.
 KCA Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KCA Partners Ltd. (KCA Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Sedge Dienst and PJ Nora. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 01/01/1993 |
| Episcopal Community Services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Sedge Dienst
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Griplock Systems LLC
 Griplock Systems LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Griplock Systems LLC designs and markets adjustable cable suspension systems primarily for the linear fluorescent lighting and theatrical rigging industries. It offers art suspension, display systems, rigging products, and other applications. The company was founded by Sebastian Giefer in 1992 and is headquartered in Carpinteria, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2016 |
Apex Medical Corp. (Ohio)
 Apex Medical Corp. (Ohio) Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Apex Medical Corp. engages in the manufacture and distribution of self-care medical supplies and personal care products. It offers mobility products, bath safety, pain management, sleep therapy, bright light therapy, and homecare. The company is headquartered in Middleburg Heights, OH. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/09/2010 |
Van's International Foods, Inc.
 Van's International Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Van's International Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets specialty frozen waffles including homestyle, Belgian, organic, wheat-free, and low-carb varieties. It also produces soy-based meat alternative products under the Veat brand name. The company is headquartered in Springdale, AR. | President | 01/11/2006 |
US Thermoplastics, Inc.
 US Thermoplastics, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of KCA Partners Ltd., US Thermoplastics, Inc. operates as a molding company. The company is based in Temecula, CA. US Thermoplastics was acquired by KCA Engineered Plastics, Inc. on February 12, 1996. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1997 |
| Price Outdoor Media of Missouri Inc | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/1995 |
Training of Sedge Dienst
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of California, Davis | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| NESTLÉ S.A. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
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KCA Partners Ltd.
KCA Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KCA Partners Ltd. (KCA Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Sedge Dienst and PJ Nora. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Western Sky Industries, Inc.
 Western Sky Industries, Inc. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Western Sky Industries, Inc. is a company that manufactures latches for airplane doors. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Western Sky Industries was acquired by McKechnie US Holdings, Inc. on June 23, 1999 for $260 million. | Consumer Durables |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Industrial Services |
Nestlé USA, Inc.
 Nestlé USA, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Process Industries |
| Episcopal Community Services | |
| World Affairs Council of San Francisco | |
Griplock Systems LLC
Griplock Systems LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Griplock Systems LLC designs and markets adjustable cable suspension systems primarily for the linear fluorescent lighting and theatrical rigging industries. It offers art suspension, display systems, rigging products, and other applications. The company was founded by Sebastian Giefer in 1992 and is headquartered in Carpinteria, CA. | Distribution Services |
Apex Medical Corp. (Ohio)
Apex Medical Corp. (Ohio) Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Apex Medical Corp. engages in the manufacture and distribution of self-care medical supplies and personal care products. It offers mobility products, bath safety, pain management, sleep therapy, bright light therapy, and homecare. The company is headquartered in Middleburg Heights, OH. | Health Technology |
Van's International Foods, Inc.
Van's International Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Van's International Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets specialty frozen waffles including homestyle, Belgian, organic, wheat-free, and low-carb varieties. It also produces soy-based meat alternative products under the Veat brand name. The company is headquartered in Springdale, AR. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Price Outdoor Media of Missouri Inc | |
US Thermoplastics, Inc.
US Thermoplastics, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of KCA Partners Ltd., US Thermoplastics, Inc. operates as a molding company. The company is based in Temecula, CA. US Thermoplastics was acquired by KCA Engineered Plastics, Inc. on February 12, 1996. | Producer Manufacturing |
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