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Sam MacKenzie

Sam MacKenzie

Private Equity Vice President at Promus Capital, LLC

Chicago, IL , United States

About

Sam MacKenzie is a Private Equity Vice President at Promus Holdings, LLC, based in Chicago. In this capacity, he is responsible for evaluating and executing new investment opportunities within the firm’s private equity strategy, focusing on deal sourcing, due diligence, and transaction execution. His role includes leading deal teams and contributing to portfolio company oversight, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the middle-market private equity sector.

Sam's investment focus at Promus encompasses direct private equity investments, particularly in middle-market companies. While his prior experience at Lincoln International concentrated on healthcare M&A, at Promus he has developed expertise across a range of industries typical for the firm, though healthcare and business services appear to be among his areas of sector strength. His background enables him to navigate complex transactions and add value throughout the investment lifecycle.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University, graduating cum laude, and has also studied at The London School of Economics and Università degli Studi di Firenze. Sam’s notable achievements include rapid advancement within Promus Holdings, reflecting his effectiveness in deal execution and investment management.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Promus Holdings, LLCPrivate Equity Vice PresidentJan 2025 to Present
Promus Holdings, LLCPrivate Equity Senior AssociateJan 2023 to Jan 2025
Promus Equity PartnersPrivate Equity AssociateSep 2020 to Jan 2023
Lincoln InternationalInvestment Banking AnalystJul 2018 to Aug 2020
Lincoln InternationalInvestment Banking Summer AnalystMay 2017 to Aug 2017
Vanderbilt UniversityTeaching AssistantApr 2016 to May 2017
Teaching Assistant for Alice Goodyear in her Financial Accounting class.
Promus Holdings, LLCInternMay 2016 to Jun 2016
Lavanway FarmsSales ClerkMay 2013 to Sep 2015

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude, Economics; Corporate Strategy and Spanish

2014 2018

Hinsdale Central High School

2010 2014

Università degli Studi di Firenze

2017 Present

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

2016 Present

Skills & Expertise

Finance
Microsoft Excel
Teamwork
Social Media
Team Leadership
Business Strategy
Sales
Microsoft Word
Spanish
PowerPoint

Others at Promus Capital, LLC (8)

NameRoleLocation
Charlie Adair
Charlie Adair
Vice President - Investment AdvisorTuscaloosa, AL , United States
C
Charlie Hallene
AssociateChicago, IL , United States
David Code
David Code
PartnerChicago, IL , United States
Hannah Song
Hannah Song
Private Equity AssociateChicago, IL , United States
Michael Tresley
Michael Tresley
Investment AssociateChicago, IL , United States
Charlie Code
Charlie Code
Senior AssociateChicago, IL , United States
Katie Scott
Katie Scott
Sr. Associate - Associate Portfolio ManagerWheaton, IL , United States
Taylor Teague
Taylor Teague
Principal, Private EquityChicago, IL , United States

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