Kevin Havel

Principal, Transaction Advisory Services

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Bio

About Kevin

As Principal in TriVista’s Transaction Advisory Services Practice, Kevin Havel helps investors and corporate leaders navigate complex transactions, including buy-side and sell-side due diligence, post-merger integrations, divestitures, and carve-outs. He brings a strategic, hands-on approach to maximizing value and minimizing risk throughout the deal lifecycle.

Kevin has extensive experience leading cross-functional teams through acquisitions, operational carve-outs, and integrations, and value creation implementation. His ability to bridge strategic intent with operational execution makes him a trusted advisor to deal teams and management seeking to accelerate growth and strengthen performance.

Known for his practical insights, value creation focus, and analytical rigor, Kevin has advised clients across a wide range of industries and geographies, consistently aligning transaction strategies with broader business goals.

Kevin holds a BS in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.