Kwesi
Quaye

‘Smart people are everywhere and there is often more than one correct answer. The market can bring great ideas to you, if you have the ability to see it. I am drawn to conviction-led people who pursue and invest in new markets, products and services with deep passion. At Fairview, I’m fortunate to be part of a deeply experienced, diverse, and collaborative team guided by shared values and a commitment to excellence.  I’m so excited to be a member of a thoughtful team that doubles down on strategies positively affecting the quality of life of many communities every single day.’

Mr. Quaye, who joined Fairview in 2017, is a Partner and a member of Fairview’s Investment Committee. He focuses on research, due diligence, deal sourcing, investment monitoring, and business development for Fairview’s venture capital and private equity partnership and direct co-investment portfolios. Prior to joining Fairview, Mr. Quaye was an Investment Officer at the Cook County Pension Fund, where he supported portfolio strategy across all asset classes. Additionally, in that role, Mr. Quaye led investment manager due diligence and performed various portfolio optimization analyses to maximize risk-adjusted returns. Mr. Quaye also spent time with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he served as a Senior Transaction Advisory Associate performing buy-side mergers and acquisitions due diligence on companies in the healthcare, education, and consumer products spaces. Moreover, Mr. Quaye also spent time with Ernst & Young LLP as a Senior Associate in the Assurance practice where he led day to day audit engagements for diversified services clients.

Mr. Quaye holds a B.S. with concentrations in Accounting and Finance from DePaul University and an MBA in Finance and Management & Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He serves on the Connecticut Science Center Board of Trustees and is the former Chairman of the West Hartford YMCA Board of Advisors.