Rohan Arora

Rohan Arora is a highly regarded Private Equity Investment Professional specializing in mid-market leveraged buyouts, with particular expertise in Consumer Technology, Business Services, operational growth, and value acceleration. He played a key role at a prominent European mid-market private equity fund, noted as one of the largest first-time funds in Europe, having been recruited by founders and leaders of several top European funds. He subsequently joined a leading U.S. private equity fund headquartered on the West Coast, focusing on Consumer and Business Services sectors and growth-oriented leveraged buyouts. Currently, Rohan serves as a Vice President at the renowned H.I.G. Capital, concentrating on Consumer and Business (including Healthcare) Services sectors, emphasizing operational growth and value creation.

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Throughout his distinguished private equity career, Rohan has worked on notable transactions, including SK Capital’s dual-track refinancing of Archroma, Novalpina’s groundbreaking buyout of Olympic, Insignia Capital’s refinancing of Century Snacks, and H.I.G. Capital’s re-investment and subsequent sale of Riveron to Kohlberg. He began his private equity journey in advisory at the esteemed investment bank Evercore. Academically, Rohan graduated as salutatorian in his class at Oxford, where he studied one of the university's most competitive subjects.

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Beyond his investment career, Rohan actively participates in diversity-focused initiatives. He serves on the development committee of SEO, one of the most recognized diversity organizations globally, led by Henry Kravis at KKR. Additionally, he holds leadership positions on the Associate Board of Minds Matter San Francisco and on the alumni board of the Oxford Guild. Rohan also co-led Spirited Network, a global philanthropic initiative providing relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. His roles further extend to the board of Diversity VC, promoting diversity in private capital, and the advisory council of The Capital Network.

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Rohan regularly judges top industry talent, contributes significantly to SEO and Wall Street Oasis, and is a member of the Wall Street Oasis Editorial Board. His professional affiliations include membership in Founders of the Future and the Worshipful Company of International Bankers, a prestigious City of London livery company.

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Rohan has been recognized with numerous awards, such as LinkedIn’s Power Profile trophy, Oxford University’s Gibbs and Hicks prizes, and being a finalist for the prestigious Future CFO of the Year Award by the ACCA. Earlier in his career, he founded a company recognized by Young Enterprise and was awarded a board position. He is passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs and financiers, actively supporting the next generation of business leaders.

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