About Hugh
Hugh works with businesses to optimize their capital structure, secure financing, and prepare for successful exits that maximize shareholder value.
Hugh has over 20 years of experience in Private Equity with Eberhardt Capital, where he led hundreds of financing efforts and executed more than 30 successful business exits. His background in law and finance provides him with a unique perspective on deal structuring and negotiation. He graduated with a Bachelor's in English Literature from Brandeis University in 2002 and earned his law degree from Tulane University in 2005.
Hugh lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where he enjoys golfing and supporting local entrepreneurship initiatives through mentorship programs.
Experience
Managing Director, Capital
After decades in private equity, Hugh brought his expertise to Caerus Consulting to help businesses navigate the complex world of capital raising and exit planning. His transition to consulting represents a natural evolution of his career, allowing him to share his wealth of knowledge with a broader range of companies.
At Caerus, Hugh leads the Capital practice, where he applies his extensive experience in deal structuring, valuation, and negotiation to help clients achieve their financial goals. His approach combines rigorous financial analysis with strategic thinking, ensuring that capital decisions align with long-term business objectives.
Hugh's consulting work focuses on preparing businesses for capital events, whether that's raising funds for growth or positioning for an eventual exit. By implementing proven methodologies for financial optimization and strategic positioning, he helps clients maximize their valuation and attract the right investors or buyers.
This role allows Hugh to leverage his vast network of financial contacts while providing hands-on guidance to business owners navigating critical financial decisions.
Managing Director
As Managing Director at Eberhardt Capital, Hugh led the firm's investment strategy and expansion into new markets and sectors. During this period, he personally oversaw numerous successful business exits, generating exceptional returns for investors.
Hugh's ability to identify undervalued companies with strong growth potential became his signature strength, as did his skill in implementing operational improvements that increased profitability and market position. He developed a reputation for his collaborative approach to leadership, working closely with executives to develop strategies that balanced short-term performance with long-term value creation.
General Counsel
As General Counsel, Hugh provided critical legal guidance on all aspects of the firm's operations, from deal structuring to regulatory compliance. His legal expertise was instrumental in navigating complex transactions and mitigating risks across the firm's investment portfolio.
During this period, Hugh developed comprehensive legal frameworks that would support the firm's growth while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations in the private equity space. The relationships he built during this time—with investors, business owners, and industry leaders—would later form the foundation of his consulting practice at Caerus.
Corporate Attorney
Hugh began his professional journey in the legal field, specializing in corporate law and finance at Morris & Sullivan. This experience laid the foundation for his later work in private equity and capital markets.
Working with clients ranging from startups to established corporations, Hugh gained valuable insights into the legal aspects of business financing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. His work on several high-profile transactions gave him a deep understanding of deal structures and the factors that drive successful business combinations.
This legal background would later differentiate Hugh in the private equity world, giving him a unique perspective on risk management and deal structuring that complemented his financial acumen.
Education
Juris Doctor
Concentration in Corporate and Securities Law