Desmond Nugent Bio

Desmond is responsible for performing operational due diligence and overseeing the portfolio companies at Gallant Capital. Prior to Gallant, Desmond was a Managing Director at OpenGate Capital where he led operational due diligence and oversaw operations for the firm’s North American portfolio companies. Prior to OpenGate, he was a Principal with The Gores Group in Los Angeles where he worked alongside Jon and Anthony. At OpenGate and Gores, Desmond held board and operational leadership positions and was responsible for portfolio company financial oversight, partnering with the management teams to drive revenue growth, operational effectiveness, and profit improvement. Desmond earned his MBA from Columbia University, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Queens University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Accounting from the University of Ulster, Belfast, Northern Ireland.