Eric Lindgren
About Eric Lindgren
Eric Lindgren is the Head of Portfolio Operations, Technology at Kelso & Company, a position he has held since 2023 in New York. He has over 20 years of experience as a Chief Information Officer, having previously worked at Bright Horizons, PerkinElmer, and Clean Harbors.
Work at Kelso & Company
Eric Lindgren has been serving as the Head of Portfolio Operations, Technology at Kelso & Company since 2023. His role is based in New York, New York, United States. In this position, he focuses on overseeing technology operations within the portfolio, leveraging his extensive experience in technology management.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining Kelso & Company, Eric Lindgren held several senior leadership positions in technology. He was the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Bright Horizons from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Vice President and CIO at Clean Harbors from 2014 to 2016. His career includes significant roles at Honeywell ECC, where he progressed from Director of Information Technology to Vice President CIO over several years.
Education and Expertise
Eric Lindgren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He also earned an MBA with high honors from Boston University in 2006. Additionally, he completed an Executive Education program in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Columbia Business School from 2022 to 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and business management.
Career Background in Information Technology
Eric Lindgren's career spans over 20 years in various technology leadership roles. He began as a Manufacturing Systems Consultant at Andersen Consulting and later worked as a Senior Corporate Auditor at PepsiCo. His roles have included IT management positions at Pepsi Bottling Group and Transamerica, where he developed foundational skills in technology operations and management.
Achievements in Technology Management
Throughout his career, Eric Lindgren has demonstrated a proven track record in building technology organizations and managing budgets effectively. He has consistently focused on achieving business goals through technology and process improvement. His leadership capabilities extend beyond technology, as he has successfully developed and implemented major technology initiatives across various organizations.