Chris Gordon

Chris Gordon, Partner and Co-Head of North American Private Equity at Bain Capital, shares gripping insights from the historic $33 billion acquisition of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) in 2006. He discusses the complexities of the buyout process and the mid-2000s private equity landscape. Gordon highlights the challenges of confidentiality during high-stakes negotiations, operational strategies for enhancing value, and HCA's nimble response to the financial crisis. This conversation reveals pivotal lessons in navigating large-scale acquisitions and the evolving healthcare investment dynamics.