John Rabenhorst
About John Rabenhorst
John Rabenhorst is a Principal at Highlander, focusing on supply chain improvements and efficiency across portfolio companies since 2018, with a background in large-scale cost transformations and private equity.
John Rabenhorst Principal at Highlander
John Rabenhorst has served as a Principal at Highlander since 2018. In this role, he focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain across the company's portfolio firms. He is responsible for identifying and capturing supply chain improvement opportunities, driving near-term value, and unlocking new growth opportunities. John dedicates a significant portion of his time to buy-side due diligence, assessing potential supply chain synergies for new acquisition targets.
John Rabenhorst's Expertise in Supply Chain Efficiency
John Rabenhorst applies his expertise to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness for portfolio companies at Highlander. He works on capturing supply chain improvement opportunities and identifying areas for value generation. His responsibilities also include performing buy-side due diligence to evaluate potential supply chain synergies for new acquisitions, ensuring a smooth integration and operational improvement.
John Rabenhorst's Previous Experience at A.T. Kearney
Before joining Highlander, John Rabenhorst served as a Principal at A.T. Kearney from 2009 to 2018. During his tenure, he led large-scale cost transformations for Fortune 500 companies globally. His role involved helping private equity firms achieve significant savings and EBITDA improvements within their portfolio companies through strategic cost management and operational efficiency initiatives.
John Rabenhorst's Educational Background
John Rabenhorst holds an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he concentrated in Finance and Entrepreneurship. He also earned a B.S. from Centenary College of Louisiana. His educational background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills required to excel in his professional roles, particularly in supply chain management and cost transformation.