Chet A. Gougis

Founder at

Cognitive Capital Partners LLC

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Consumer Durables

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Chet A. Gougis is the founder of Cognitive Capital Partners LLC, which was founded in 2006.
He held the title of Partner at the firm.
Currently, Mr. Gougis is the Managing Partner & Director at Cognient Group LLC.
In the past, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Kroll Securities LLC from 1996 to 2006.
He also held the position of Chairman at Tooling Technology LLC and Principal at HCP & Co. Additionally, Mr. Gougis was the Secretary at Ravinia Festival Association.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1974 and his MBA from The University of Chicago in 1976.

Chet A. Gougis active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Cognitive Capital Partners LLC Cognitive Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cognitive Capital Partner invests in companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 3- 20 million, revenue of USD 10 – 150 million and enterprise value upto USD 500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of echnical and business services, manufacturing and industrial products and services, and healthcare and wellness sectors. It provides financing for management and leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity with an investment size ranging from USD 10 to 150 million. It also takes seat on board of directors.	Founder	01/01/2006
Cognient Group LLC Cognient Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking services	Director/Board Member	-

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HCP & Co. HCP & Co. Investment ManagersFinance HCP invests in companies located in the United States primarily in North America with revenues of greater than USD 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in education, healthcare services, consumer products and services. It participates in buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 – 30 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interests.	Private Equity Investor	02/09/2008
Kroll Securities LLC Kroll Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisor and investment management services	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2006
Tooling Technology LLC Tooling Technology LLC Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Provides tooling design services	Chairman	-
Ravinia Festival Association Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides professional music shows	Corporate Secretary	-

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Cognitive Capital Partners LLC Cognitive Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cognitive Capital Partner invests in companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 3- 20 million, revenue of USD 10 – 150 million and enterprise value upto USD 500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of echnical and business services, manufacturing and industrial products and services, and healthcare and wellness sectors. It provides financing for management and leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity with an investment size ranging from USD 10 to 150 million. It also takes seat on board of directors.	Finance
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
HCP & Co. HCP & Co. Investment ManagersFinance HCP invests in companies located in the United States primarily in North America with revenues of greater than USD 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in education, healthcare services, consumer products and services. It participates in buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of USD 5 – 30 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interests.	Finance
Ravinia Festival Association Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides professional music shows	Consumer Services
Cognient Group LLC Cognient Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
Tooling Technology LLC Tooling Technology LLC Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Provides tooling design services	Consumer Durables
Kroll Securities LLC Kroll Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisor and investment management services	Finance