KSL Capital Partners Announces Promotions, Including Four New Partners

Kirk Adamson, Martin Edsinger, Kevin Rohnstock and Tina Yu Named Partner

Michael Acierno and Harris Levinson Promoted to Principal

DENVER, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”), a leading investor in travel and leisure businesses, today announced its 2024 promotions, including the addition of four individuals to the firm’s partnership.

The following individuals have been promoted to Partner effective January 1, 2024.

  • Kirk Adamson 
  • Martin Edsinger
  • Kevin Rohnstock
  • Tina Yu

“Our people are our single most important asset, and we could not be more pleased to welcome four new Partners who reflect the strength of our firm and global team,” said Eric Resnick, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of KSL. “On behalf of the entire KSL team, I want to congratulate Kirk, Martin, Kevin and Tina on their well-deserved promotions to Partner and thank them for their unique strengths and exceptional leadership, which have been instrumental to KSL’s success to date. Each will support our continued growth in the years to come.”

KSL also announced Michael Acierno and Harris Levinson have been promoted to Principal, effective January 1, 2024.

“KSL is committed to building the next generation of private equity leaders and promoting from within our firm, and we are thrilled to see the continued progression of our team,” said Peter McDermott, Chief Investment Officer and co-founder of KSL. “Mike and Harris both joined us as associates and are now key leaders in our tactical opportunities and credit fund strategies, and we thank them for their hard work and commitment. We look forward to their continued growth at KSL.”

Mr. Acierno, who focuses on tactical opportunities, and Mr. Levinson, who focuses on credit investments, are also members of the firm’s Investment Committee.

About Kirk Adamson

Prior to joining KSL in 2017, Kirk was a Principal in Blackstone’s Real Estate Debt Strategies team (BREDS) based in London. Prior to Blackstone, Kirk was an Associate in Deutsche Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group from 2010 to 2012. Earlier in his career, Kirk worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Deutsche Bank, based in both New York and London. Kirk holds a B.S. in Accounting & Business Administration from Washington & Lee University, where he graduated magna cum laude. Kirk focuses on North American investments.

About Martin Edsinger

Prior to joining KSL in 2017, Martin worked as an Investment Manager with ARLE Capital Partners. Prior to ARLE Capital Partners, Martin worked as an Experienced Associate Consultant with Bain & Company and an Economic Analyst with NERA Economic Consulting. Martin graduated from The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), where he holds a degree in Accounting and Financial Management and an MSc in Economics and Business. Martin focuses on European investments.

About Kevin Rohnstock

Kevin serves as the firm’s General Counsel. Prior to joining KSL in 2011 as Chief Compliance Officer, Kevin served as Associate General Counsel of Royal Gold, Inc. from 2009 to 2011 and as Senior Corporate Counsel for Newmont Mining Corporation from 2005 to 2009. Kevin began his legal career in 2002 as an Associate in the Corporate and Securities Department of Brownstein Hyatt & Farber, P.C. Kevin is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado. Kevin holds a B.A. from Holy Cross and a J.D. from the University of Denver.

About Tina Yu

Prior to joining KSL in 2011, Tina was an Investment Banking Analyst at Citigroup in the Real Estate group. Tina was awarded in 2018 The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) and The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) Young Leader Award and featured as one of the Influential Women in Hospitality by Hotel Magazine in 2018. Tina graduated magna cum laude from The University of Pennsylvania, where she holds a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate from the Wharton School and a B.A. in International Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences. Tina focuses on European investments.

About KSL Capital Partners

KSL Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in travel and leisure enterprises in five primary sectors: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel services. KSL has offices in Denver, Colorado; Stamford, Connecticut; New York, New York; and London, England. KSL invests across three primary strategies through its equity, credit and tactical opportunities funds. KSL’s current portfolio includes some of the premier properties in travel and leisure. For more information, please visit www.kslcapital.com.

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