Piyush Shukla Joins Linden Capital Partners as Principal
Chicago, Illinois, (June 12, 2017) – Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on healthcare, today announced the appointment of Piyush Shukla as a Principal in the firm. Mr. Shukla joins Linden from Warburg Pincus in London where he spent eight years investing across a range of healthcare, consumer, and industrial focused businesses. Mr. Shukla’s healthcare experience spans the specialty pharmaceutical, healthcare services, and medical device sectors. “Piyush is an excellent addition to our talented team of investment professionals and brings unique international and consumer perspectives,” commented Linden President and Managing Partner Tony Davis.
“I am delighted to be joining Linden at this exciting time. The firm has proven to be a successful and differentiated investor in the healthcare space and I look forward to working closely with the team to continue our success,” said Mr. Shukla.
Mr. Shukla started his career at Arthur Andersen before joining the investment banking group at Goldman Sachs, and later the principal investment area of Barclays Capital. Mr. Shukla holds a MA in Astrophysics, with Honors, from Cambridge University and an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
About Linden Capital Partners
Linden Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on leveraged buyouts in the healthcare industry. Linden’s strategy is based upon three elements: i) healthcare specialization, ii) integrated private equity and operating expertise, and iii) strategic relationships with large corporations. Linden invests in middle market platforms in the medical products, specialty distribution, pharmaceutical, and services segments of healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lindenllc.com.