Rob Allen

Director

Rob has over 20 years of experience working in M&A, private equity, and corporate finance roles.

Most recently, Rob was the CFO of Worldwide Produce, a private equity-backed, multi-site distributor of high-quality produce to restaurants, where he leads financial operations and accounting transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards.

In 2021, Rob served as the CFO of Uqual, a fintech platform dedicated to helping future homebuyers. He led financial operations and strategic planning during a critical business transition, including a $27.5M debt placement.

Prior to that, Rob was promoted to CFO following the acquisition of a business sponsored by Kelso Private Equity by Kyocera. In this role, he led the integration of accounting, finance, HR, and IT functions with the parent company in Japan. Before the acquisition, he was the Head of Corporate Development for the same business, where he generated a 3.0x MOIC.

Earlier in his career, Rob worked with KPMG in Monterrey, Mexico, and Chicago as a member of the Transaction Advisory team, carrying out financial due diligence for Fortune 50 businesses and leading private equity funds. He later became an investment banker in Mexico City, participating in a variety of cross-border transactions for clients from Europe, Japan, and the United States.