Mr. Lemkau has served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners (BDT & MSD), a merchant bank serving founders, family business owners, and strategic, long-term investors, since January 2023. He also serves as Chairman of DFO Management, the investment office of Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell and his family, a role he has held since January 2021. Mr. Lemkau previously served as CEO of MSD Partners, a predecessor firm of BDT & MSD, from January 2021 to January 2023. Prior to joining MSD Partners, Mr. Lemkau was Co-Head of the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs and a member of the firm s Management Committee. He serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Dartmouth College. Mr. Lemkau brings to the Board extensive experience in asset management and global finance, acquired through his leadership roles at BDT & MSD and nearly three decades at Goldman Sachs. His professional background advising clients on complex, high-value transactions and investment strategies provides the Board with valuable insight into matters relating to corporate finance and long-term strategic growth.