Duane Jackson

Duane Jackson is a Director at BDT & Company, a Chicago-based merchant bank that provides advice and long-term capital to help family and founder-led businesses pursue their strategic and financial objectives. The firm works with business owners to find solutions to their most complex challenges, while preserving company culture and providing access to a world-class network of industry leaders. The firm’s affiliate, BDT Capital Partners, has raised more than $16 billion across its investment funds and has partnered with well-known brands including Panera, Krispy Kreme, Lou Malnati’s Pizza, and Caribou Coffee.

Prior to joining BDT, Duane worked with Vista Equity Partners, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Merrill Lynch. Duane serves as a Trustee of his alma mater, Lake Forest Academy. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The George Washington University and an MBA from Harvard Business School where he was a Robert L. Ryan Fellow, Robert Toigo Fellow and MLT Fellow. He and his wife have two kids and reside in Lincoln Park.