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Kevin Swan

Managind Director at Morgan Stanley

Calgary, Alberta

Overview 

Kevin Swan, a seasoned professional with a background in venture capital and corporate development, currently serves as the Managing Director and Head of Private Market Solutions at Morgan Stanley. His career highlights include leading successful investments in companies like VendorHawk and Allocadia, as well as holding key roles at organizations like iNovia Capital and AppDirect. Swan's impressive track record includes investing in various sectors such as MarketingTech and FinTech, and his roles at Morgan Stanley and other prominent firms showcase his expertise in managing private market solutions and driving strategic partnerships in the business world.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Director, Head of Private Market Solutions

    2023 - 2024

  • Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Private Markets | Morgan Stanley at Work

    2019 - 2023

    Leading provider of private company equity management and workplace solutions. The Global Private Market platform is a market leader in cap table management, 409A valuations, employee stock option plans, private market liquidity, and secondary transactions.

  • VP Corporate Development, Solium

    2017 - 2019

    Solium was a leading fintech company that through its Shareworks platform provided cloud-enabled services for global equity administration, financial reporting and compliance. Solium was acquired by Morgan Stanley in 2019 for $1.1 billion.

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Founding Member; Steering Committee Member

    2020 - 2024

    Improving the interoperability, transparency, and portability of startup cap table data.

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2013 - 2021

  • Board Partner

    2015 - 2020

  • Partner

    2013 - 2015

  • Principal

    2010 - 2013

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2012 - 2018

  • VP Corporate Development

    2015 - 2017

AppDirect is a cloud-based software company that provides a platform for businesses to sell and manage their software subscriptions.

Raised $574,502,250.00 from Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec and Investissement Quebec.

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2011 - 2014

  • Beekeeper

    1992 - 2007

    Large commercial apiary. Operated 3,000 bee hives and produced 500,000-1,000,000 lbs of honey a year. Started as a 12-year old in the family business and learned all aspects of running a large commercial honey operation.

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