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Brad Kuntz

Senior Managing Director

New York

Brad Kuntz

Senior Managing Director

New York

About

Brad Kuntz is a Senior Managing Director at Stax, where he leads the New York office and focuses on large-cap private equity and the Industrial vertical.


With over 25 years of experience in strategy consulting and investment management, Brad is a recognized leader in driving strategic growth and innovation. He has a proven track record of scaling consulting operations and leading high-growth practices across professional services, private equity, and industrial sectors. Specializing in advising private equity clients, Brad brings deep expertise in strategy and commercial due diligence, helping firms navigate complex investment decisions and driving value creation. 


Before joining Stax, Brad founded New Amsterdam Capital Group, specializing in dividend arbitrage strategies that achieved market-leading returns. His approach leveraged derivatives to hedge market movements while systematically capturing dividends within the S&P 500, delivering consistent, risk-adjusted performance. 


Prior to New Amsterdam Capital, Brad held a series of senior leadership roles at EY and EY-Parthenon, where he played a key role in shaping the firm’s strategy and growth. As Partner and America’s Innovation Leader for EY’s Transactions Advisory Services practice, he led the development and commercialization of new solutions while also serving as the lead EY partner for the firm’s relationship with a top 10 private equity firm. 


Earlier at EY-Parthenon, Brad was Senior Managing Director and Executive Committee member, where he oversaw the global Industrials practice and managed the New York City office. Prior to that, he led EY-Parthenon’s global strategy consulting practice, expanding it to 170 consultants and partners while spearheading significant scaling initiatives. As part of this growth strategy, Brad identified and co-led the integration of Parthenon Group into EY, solidifying EY-Parthenon’s position in the market. 

 

Early in his career, Brad served as President of a privately held telecom services company, which he later sold to an investor group implementing a roll-up strategy. He began his professional journey at JPMorgan, participating in their training program in New York City. 


Brad holds an BA in Economics and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. 

Extracurricular

Brad has a serious case of wanderlust. He loves visiting destinations that are off the beaten path to learn about new places and cultures. On his visits, he is far more likely to visit a local coffee shop where he can spend time people-watching rather than exploring a nearby hiking trail.

A Recap: Investing in Behavioral Health—Scalable Solutions for a Growing Need
July 14, 2025
Stax hosted healthcare-focused PE professionals in NYC to discuss a range of behavioral health investment topics. Click to learn more about the event and key takeaways.
Featured by Management Consulted — Behind the Scenes at Stax: PE Consulting with Brad Kuntz
By Brad Kuntz June 17, 2025
In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Brad shares how Stax’s private equity focus, small-team model, and fast-paced culture set it apart - and what that means for consultants at every level.
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Brad Kuntz

Senior Managing Director

New York

About

Brad Kuntz is a Senior Managing Director at Stax, where he leads the New York office and focuses on large-cap private equity and the Industrial vertical. With over 25 years of experience in strategy consulting and investment, he has a proven track record of driving innovation, scaling strategy consulting operations, and leading high-growth practices across professional services, private equity, and industrial sectors. 


Before joining Stax, Brad founded New Amsterdam Capital Group in 2020, specializing in dividend arbitrage strategies that achieved market-leading returns. His approach leveraged derivatives to hedge market movements while systematically capturing dividends within the S&P 500, delivering consistent, risk-adjusted performance. 


Prior to New Amsterdam Capital, Brad held a series of senior leadership roles at EY and EY-Parthenon, where he played a key role in shaping the firm’s strategy and growth. As Partner and America’s Innovation Leader for EY’s Transactions Advisory Services practice, he led the development and commercialization of new solutions while also serving as the lead EY partner for the firm’s relationship with a top 10 private equity firm. 


Earlier at EY-Parthenon, Brad was Senior Managing Director and Executive Committee member, where he oversaw the global Industrials practice and managed the New York City office. Prior to that, he led EY-Parthenon’s global strategy consulting practice, expanding it to 170 consultants and partners while spearheading significant scaling initiatives. As part of this growth strategy, Brad identified and co-led the integration of Parthenon Group into EY, solidifying EY-Parthenon’s position in the market. 

 

Early in his career, Brad served as President of a privately held telecom services company, which he later sold to an investor group implementing a roll-up strategy. He began his professional journey at JPMorgan, participating in their training program in New York City. 


Brad holds an BA in Economics and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. 

Extracurricular

Brad has a serious case of wanderlust. He loves visiting destinations that are off the beaten path to learn about new places and cultures. On his visits, he is far more likely to visit a local coffee shop where he can spend time people-watching rather than exploring a nearby hiking trail.

Crossing Borders, Building Value: Our UK Growth Story
By Jayson Traxler June 25, 2025
Stax CEO, Jayson Traxler, reflects on joining BAB’s Transatlantic Growth Roundtable, highlighting global growth insights and Stax’s momentum in UK expansion. Click to read more.
Private Equity's Next Chapter: From Arbitrage to Enduring Impact
May 15, 2025
Stax CEO Jayson Traxler shares why leading PE firms are shifting from financial engineering to value creation—and how Stax partners with investors to drive lasting impact. Read more.
February 12, 2025
Stax is pleased to announce the hiring of Brad Kuntz as a Senior Managing Director in our New York office. Read more about Brad and his plans to grow Stax private equity capabilities.
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