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Breitling Energy Corporation announces David J. Kovacs has joined the management team as Executive Vice President of Strategic Development.
Mr. Kovacs specializes in investment banking, private equity and venture capital and has extensive experience in both mature and emerging markets, having analyzed hundreds of deals and executing both buy and sell-side engagements.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kovacs served as the Head of Investment Banking, Research, and Private Equity for North America for Fitch Learning (Fitch Ratings).
His extensive resume of private equity and investment banking roles include various key positions with Hinduja Group, Blackstone Group, and Citigroup.
Mr. Kovacs lectures at many of the leading investment banks, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, and government agencies, including the Securities & Exchange Commission, New York City Controller’s Office, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, JP Morgan, Barclays, Citigroup, RBC, RBS, Lazard, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank.
In 2012, Mr. Kovacs was appointed as the lead learning adviser for the Securities & Exchange Commission, assessing and implementing solutions for examiners, accountants, and attorneys working for the agency, an unprecedented appointment for a private sector individual.
Mr. Kovacs completed his Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance from The College of Staten Island, City University of New York, where he completed his four-year academic requirements at 18 years of age. He also attended Columbia University for undergraduate studies.
Chris Faulkner, Breitling’s Chairman and CEO, commented: "This is yet another milestone for Breitling Energy as we continue to build out our executive management team with highly qualified, outstanding leadership. David particularly complements our core team in that he has achieved much in a short period of time. David brings a wealth of experience and extensive connections to the Company in a time when capital is key to the continued execution of our strategy."
Mr. Kovacs will be based in New York City and will work closely with Jeremy Wagers, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Counsel to identify additional sources of capital and execution of the Company’s long-term plan.