Primary Job Title Partner, Managing Director Primary Organization 
Beechwood Capital
Location Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States Regions Greater Boston Area, East Coast, New England Gender Male
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A veteran of the housewares industry for over 35 years, Kahn founded The Holmes Group in 1982 based on a simple vision: the development of home environment products featuring superior fashion and function while utilizing Far East manufacturing. Over the next 24 years as Chairman/CEO, Kahn grew The Holmes Group into an $800 million company
focused on product innovation, brand development and low-cost manufacturing across home environment, kitchen and lighting products. During this time, The Holmes Group with the help of Berkshire Partners acquired The Rival Company (and the Rival®, Crock-Pot® and Seal-a-Meal® brands), expanded its operations globally and built its own two million square foot facility in Guangdong, China. In 2005, Kahn and Berkshire Partners sold the company to Jarden Corporation, in a strategic acquisition, for $660 million. Kahn has earned a B.S. in Marketing from American International College. He was named a finalist for the 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
