About
Founded in 2004, Gotham Growth is a strategic global advisory firm focused solely on the Human Capital Management industry.
All Gotham partners have:
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25+ years of experience
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Executive operations experience
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Been involved in 100+ global transactions and strategic advisory relationships
Affiliate Partners
For complicated projects that require a greater expertise, Gotham brings in the best of the best - and they bring in Gotham.
The Gotham Team
David Hain
Founder / Managing Partner
Senior corporate development executive focused on HCM/Talent industry. 25+ years experience in M&A and partnerships/JVs, in addition to extensive buy-side and sell-side experience. Board member for several HCM firms.
Brian Kelly
Partner
Seasoned CEO with two successful transactions and 25+ years of industry expertise across HCM software and services industry. Global Strategy Practice Partner at Mercer. Advisor & Board member for HCM firms.
Gordon Zeilstra
Partner
Talent acquisition executive focused on software and services with 25+ years of innovation and execution. Ran Product Sales & Strategy for several companies and has experience in Singapore, Australia, and India markets. Currently based in Canada.
Todd Skokan
Partner
Accomplished CEO of PE-backed firms. Advisor to multinational firms on HCM technology & strategy. Voted #46 of “Top 50 US SaaS CEOs” after the sale of BirdDog HR.
Matthew Franceschini
Partner
Co-founder and CEO of Entity Solutions from 1999 to 2020, until sale to US based firm, People 2.0. As CEO, grew the business from a one-man serviced office to around 100 employees in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. At the time of sale, Entity Solutions had revenue of ~$500MM, serviced over 400 corporate and agency customers, and had been established as the #1 PEO/CMS in APAC. Led the sale to P2.0 and was instrumental in ensuring a premium was received on its sale price.
John Rawlinson
Partner
Over 25 years of senior leadership experience in B2B and Human Capital Services Sector, leading high growth organisations. CEO at Talent2, sold to Allegis; Chairman at Payroll2U.
Lexie Hain
Operations Coordinator
Experienced project manager; background in consulting and psychology.