Jake Sant
About Jake Sant
Jake Sant serves as the Director of M&A at BrightSpring Health Services, where he has significantly contributed to the company's strategy of completing around 10 acquisitions annually. He has a background in private equity and finance, with previous roles at Koch Equity Development and Aries Capital Partners.
Work at BrightSpring Health Services
Jake Sant serves as the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at BrightSpring Health Services. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategy to execute approximately 10 acquisitions annually. His experience in a private equity-backed environment has contributed to the overall growth of the organization, which is supported by notable private equity firms such as KKR and previously Onex.
Previous Experience in Private Equity
Prior to his current position, Jake Sant worked at Koch Equity Development as an Analyst from 2016 to 2018 in the Wichita, Kansas Area. He then advanced to a Senior Associate role at Aries Capital Partners from 2018 to 2021 in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. His background includes various positions in private equity, providing him with a solid foundation in financial analysis and investment strategies.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Jake Sant began his career with several internships that provided him with valuable experience in finance and private equity. He interned at The RBL Group as a Finance and Accounting Intern in 2014 for four months in Provo, Utah. He also held positions as a Summer Acquisitions Analyst at Cottonwood Capital in 2015 and as a Fall Private Equity Analyst at Linsalata Capital Partners and Cicero Group, both in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Jake Sant earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the finance and mergers and acquisitions sectors.