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Peter Kettel

Peter Kettel

Partner at Sachem Head Capital Management LP

New York, NY , United States

About

Peter Kettel is a partner at Sachem Head Capital Management LP, based in New York City. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments, with a particular focus on fundamental research and value-oriented strategies within public equities and activist investing. His key responsibilities include portfolio management, deep-dive sector analysis, and collaborating on strategic campaigns to unlock shareholder value.

Kettel's investment career spans several top-tier firms. Prior to joining Sachem Head, he worked in private equity at KKR and held a position in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, giving him broad expertise across leveraged buyouts, valuations, and financial analysis. He is especially adept at sectors involving consumer, industrials, and business services, frequently leveraging his analytical skills in complex and data-driven investment theses.

He holds a degree from Western University and also attended Ivey Business School, equipping him with strong credentials in finance and business leadership. Notable achievements include leading due diligence on significant transactions at both KKR and Sachem Head and being known for his data-driven approach in the hedge fund and activist investing industry.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Sachem Head Capital ManagementPartnerSep 2016 to Present
Sachem Head Capital ManagementAnalystSep 2016 to Present
KKRPrivate EquityJul 2014 to Aug 2016
KKRPrivate Equity AssociateJul 2014 to Aug 2016
Goldman SachsInvestment BankingJul 2012 to Jul 2014
Goldman SachsAnalystJul 2012 to Jul 2014
Richard Ivey School of BusinessTeaching AssistantSep 2011 to Dec 2011
Richard Ivey School of BusinessTeaching Assistant - Decision Making with AnalyticsSep 2011 to Dec 2011
Goldman SachsSummer AnalystJun 2011 to Aug 2011

Education

Western University

Honors Business Administration

Others at Sachem Head Capital Management LP (5)

NameRoleLocation
Alex Birdsall
Alex Birdsall
Managing DirectorNew York, NY , United States
Barnes Hauptfuhrer
Barnes Hauptfuhrer
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
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Gavin Zhang
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
J
Jonathan Brudnick
AnalystNew York, NY , United States
K
Kirk Ferguson
partnerNew York, NY , United States