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Anand Gowda

Founder at High Bluff Capital Partners

San Diego, California

Overview 

Anand Gowda is the Founder of High Bluff Capital Partners in San Diego, California, with a background in private equity, management, and start-ups. With notable roles as Executive Chairman at Church's Texas Chicken and Quiznos, Anand has a strong track record in corporate leadership and strategic development.

Work Experience 

  • Executive Chairman

    2021 - Current

  • Founder

    2017

    Anand is the founder of High Bluff Capital Partners. He brings 20 years of experience in transforming brands & companies. Before founding High Bluff Capital Partners, Anand was the President & Managing Partner of Metropoulos & Company. Previously, Anand founded and led HBK Private Equity, LLC, the private equity arm of HBK Capital Management ($6BN+AUM). Earlier in his career, Anand was a Principal with The Carlyle Group. His experience also includes Morgan Stanley, Robertson Stephens & Company, and Price Waterhouse, LLP.

  • Executive Chairman

    2018

Quiznos is a fast food restaurant brand that operates and franchises sandwich shops in the United States and internationally.

  • Executive Chairman

    2018

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2016 - 2017

  • Managing Partner and President

    2014 - 2017

  • Managing Director

    2009 - 2014

    Oversee Private Equity Activities

  • Managing Director-Private Equity Group

    2005 - 2009

    Founder of HBK's private equity group. Responsible for approving and overseeing group investments as well sourcing new investments.

  • Principal

    1999 - 2005

    Managing and sourcing investments

Carlyle Global Partners (CGP), the firm’s first long-dated private equity fund.

  • Group Head

    1998 - 1999

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