Kumber Husain
About Kumber Husain
Kumber Husain is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Audax Strategic Capital at Audax Group, with extensive experience in private equity, private debt, and venture/growth capital.
Current Role at Audax Group
Kumber Husain currently serves as the Managing Director and Co-Head of Audax Strategic Capital at the Audax Group. Since 2022, he has been contributing to the group's strategic capital initiatives in New York, NY. In his role, he is extensively involved in all aspects of investment decisions and execution, including deal sourcing and counter-party negotiations. His position at Audax Group leverages his extensive network and relationships with institutional investors.
Previous Experience at DWS Group
Before joining Audax Group, Kumber Husain worked at DWS Group from 2018 to 2022. As the Managing Director and Head of Americas for Private Equity, he spent four years in New York, NY, directing private equity investments and overseeing the private equity strategy in the Americas. His role involved significant interaction with institutional investors and the management of private equity opportunities.
Career at Morgan Stanley
Kumber Husain worked at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2018 as an Executive Director. During his four-year tenure in New York, NY, he contributed to various aspects of investment banking and private equity operations. His role at Morgan Stanley involved extensive deal-making and strategic investment activities, enhancing his expertise in the financial sector.
Education Background
Kumber Husain completed his Master of Science (MSc) degree at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2003. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from The George Washington University in 2001. His academic background laid a strong foundation in economics and political science, which has been instrumental in his professional career in investment and finance.