2027 ACG NY Bespoke DealSource

Join us for a night of hand paired one-on-one deal meetings, hear from industry experts, and enjoy networking with fellow middle market dealmakers and professionals to kick off the new year! Enjoy an hour+ of deal meetings, a keynote and panel discussion followed by an hour networking with an open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres at the iconic New York Athletic Club.

From Career Milestones to the Deals Shaping the Market

Get an inside look at the career and dealmaking journey of Daniel Slutsky, Managing Director, Strategic Equity at Kohlberg, in a candid fireside conversation spanning his path from M&A to private equity and his work on today’s most compelling investments. From the lessons that shaped his career to Kohlberg’s investment in Solidcore and his board role with KemperSports, Dan will share firsthand perspectives on building a career, evaluating opportunities and creating value across the middle market. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned dealmaker, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Image KEYNOTE DANIEL SLUTSKY Managing Director, Strategic Equity Kohlberg Daniel Slutsky joined Kohlberg in 2022. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Slutsky was with Harvest Partners. Prior to Harvest, he was with Kelso & Company. Mr. Slutsky started his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. He is a member of the board of directors of Inovar Packaging Group and KemperSports. Mr. Slutsky received a B.S. from Brown University.

Image HOST DIMITRI SKAMBAS VP, Relationship Manager Bank of Hope Dimitri Skambas is focused on origination and coverage for a portfolio of middle-market clients, with an emphasis on relationship development, capital origination, and tailored credit solutions. Dimitri partners with executive leadership and product teams to deliver customized financing strategies that support clients’ growth, acquisition, and working capital needs. Dimitri was previously at SRV Partners, a turnaround and restructuring advisory firm. Prior to SRVP, he held roles in business development, commodity structured finance and FX at First Financial Bank, MUFG and Brown Brothers Harriman. Dimitri holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship.