Malk Partners Promotes Maya Wilcher, Meg Lentz to Vice President; Mike Hinkley to Senior Associate
Today, Malk Partners, the foremost consulting firm advising private equity investors on ESG management, announces the promotion of Maya Wilcher and Meg Lentz to the position of Vice President and Mike Hinkley to the position of Senior Associate. The promotions are made in recognition of outstanding work product, respect as industry leaders on ESG issues, and continued leadership within the firm.
Andrew Malk, Malk’s Founder and Managing Partner said “We are very pleased to recognize Maya, Meg and Mike on their contributions to our firm. Talented and dedicated team members are key to our success, and we are committed to the ongoing development of our professionals. They have been pioneers in advising private equity investors on ESG management, and we look forward to many more years of success together in this exciting enterprise.”
Ms. Wilcher joined Malk as an Associate and is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a Major in Engineering modified with Environmental Studies. She has advised more than 20 funds on ESG strategy and potential acquisitions. In her time at Malk, she has led or assisted ESG reviews on over 150 buyout and growth equity transactions.
Ms. Lentz joined Malk as an Associate and is a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a certificate from the Summer Institute of the Graduate School of Business. In her time at Malk Partners, she has advised on over 150 buyout acquisitions, ranging from $20M to $600M in equity commitments. She has additionally worked with private equity and multi-strategy firms in developing ESG programs.
In addition, Malk Partners announces today the promotion of Mike Hinkley to the position of senior associate. Mr. Hinkley is a graduate of the University of Chicago and has led or advised on 80 buyout and growth equity investments in his time at Malk.
About Malk Partners
Malk Partners is the foremost consultancy advising private equity firms to create and protect value through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management. We guide our clients across the fund and investment cycle to mitigate risk, secure opportunities and satisfy their investors. Malk supports global investors transacting around the world.
Our reputation is built from our singular focus on ESG management practices and exclusively advising private equity firms. We thoroughly understand our client’s processes, collaborate closely with other vendors, calibrate our findings to materiality, and are extremely efficient with management and deal team time.
Malk is committed to helping our clients establish ESG management framework and investment processes that are deeply aligned to existing investment practices. We have advised many of the world’s most respected investment firms helping them define ESG goals, conduct rigorous ESG due diligence reviews, and support portfolio companies in mitigating ESG risks.