Andrew Nikou is a self made financier whose investment holdings include leveraged buyout firm OpenGate Capital. Based in California, Mr. Nikou is the founder, chairman and managing partner of the firm. Through OpenGate Capital, Mr. Nikou owns a portfolio of operating companies in a broad range of business markets including technology, media, telecommunications, business services and manufacturing. Mr. Nikou makes his investments through a diversified capital base that includes the assets of OpenGate Capital portfolio companies as well as a private equity fund backed by capital commitments from private wealth investors. Andrew Nikou lives in Los Angeles, California. He was born in Vancouver Canada and moved to the United States with his family when he was a child. Mr. Nikou has spends his private time working with various charities around the world and is currently working on establishing OpenGate Capital's entertainment and media department. Mr. Nikou currently serves on the boards of Pacific Crest Transformers, TV Guide Magazine, Models One, and Star Solutions. Mr. Nikou received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. Sources: Company Website: Acquisition of TV Guide Magazine: Investment in Models1 Talent Agency: Acquisition of Star Solutions: Acquisition of Morse France:
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