Steven A. Leese
Managing Director
Steve Leese joined Quabbin Capital in 2006. He shares overall responsibility for managing the firm's investments. He is actively engaged in all facets of the investment process including developing investment strategies, identifying prospective investments, performing due diligence, closing transactions, and on-going monitoring of portfolio investments. Prior to joining Quabbin, Steve developed broad financial and transactional experience in investment banking, corporate development, and principal investing.
Prior Experience:
Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Associate
Dean Witter Realty Vice President
Cornerstone Realty Founder/President
Tucker Anthony Vice President
Freedom Scientific CFO and VP Corporate Development
The Greystone Group Managing Director
Education:
Amherst College BA Economics
Harvard Business School MBA
John I. Snow III
Managing Director
John Snow joined Quabbin Capital in 1989. He shares responsibility for managing the firm's investments and for developing strategic direction for the firm. His responsibilities also include sourcing new investments, performing due diligence and industry analysis, and closing portfolio investments. Prior to joining Quabbin, John was a Senior Auditor with KPMG in New York and Boston for five years where he audited financial statements of manufacturing, financial, real estate, media, and technology clients ranging from early stage to Fortune 500 companies.
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” – Henry Ford
Board Seats:
Advanced Duplication Services
Upper Crust Holdings
Winchester Savings Bank
Prior Experience:
KPMG Senior Auditor
Education and Designations:
Amherst College BA Economics
New York University MS Accounting
Chartered Financial Analyst
Certified Public Accountant
Volunteer Service:
St. George Chapel (ME) Warden Phillips Exeter Academy Class Agent