Bio

Sven Kins is a Managing Director in Cook M&A Advisory Services. He is responsible for executing acquisition strategies, both platform and add-on opportunities, as well as CEOVisions® projects. Prior to Cook M&A, Sven was the Managing Director at Cook Associates, Inc., Mergers and Acquisitions Division.Leveraging his 15 years of experience, Sven leads the firm’s FocusFirst® initiatives and overall growth strategy. He serves as a valuable guide to private equity groups on how best to execute industry acquisition strategies, while advising business owners of their M&A options. Prior to joining Cook M&A, Sven served as a National Account Manager with IDL, Inc., a point-of-purchase advertising/store fixture design and manufacturing company. He helped lead major branding launches for clients such as BP Amoco and Whirlpool Corporation. Sven earned a BA from Michigan State University.