Desco
Paul D. Kestler has over 20 years of senior management experience with middle-market industrial companies. He is a problem-solver with a keen sense of the high impact items that directly affect the performance of a business. Paul uses these skills to optimize operations and successfully adapt them to today's dynamic business environment. Paul is a member of the investment team. He manages due diligence efforts and works with acquired companies.
Prior to joining Desco, Paul served as a senior manager (including interim CEO) with several of Desco's affiliates including: Marsh Instrument-Juarez, Mexico; Thermo-Couple Products; Tek-Air Corporation; Medical Indicators; Marsh Bellofram-USA; Marsh Bellofram-Shanghai; Automatic Timing & Controls; and Windsor Republic Door. Paul has historically focused on the implementation and management of key corporate initiatives. Past initiatives include China procurement & outsourcing, acquisition integration, plant relocations, cost reductions & efficiencies, turnaround management, and interim senior management.
Before joining Desco Corporation, Paul had a diversified background in industrial manufacturing and distribution, retail distribution, corporate purchasing, project/systems integration, and investment management.
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Desco
Desco Capital is the investment arm of Desco Corporation, a privately-held company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Since 1966, Desco Corporation’s team of executives and professionals have been acquiring businesses with operations in the U.S., Europe and Asia with revenues of up to $150 million each.