Leon Capital Group, a diversified holding company for a privately owned group of entities, has launched a new Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice and appointed industry veteran Kevin Muskat to lead the effort from Dallas.
The firm said the new practice will expand its family office and private capital advisory services platform by complementing Leon’s pre- and post-close advisory capabilities across value creation, outsourced CFO services, technology consulting, and debt capital markets.
Muskat brings nearly 30 years of experience spanning mergers and acquisitions as well as pre- and post-close due diligence. He most recently served as a managing director at Accordion and previously spent two decades at EY, where he was a partner in the firm’s Strategy & Transactions practice advising financial sponsors, family offices, and corporate clients on buy- and sell-side engagements, divestitures, and carve-outs.
Leon positioned the TAS buildout as a tech-enabled, conflict-free alternative to traditional consulting models, emphasizing long-term orientation and an operational focus on driving outcomes throughout the investment lifecycle, from value creation and protection to realization.
Leon Capital Group operates assets across financial services, healthcare, real estate, technology, and other industries. The firm said it began as a privately owned real estate development company in Texas and has evolved into a broader portfolio of operating businesses across multiple geographies.
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“I am excited to join this innovative platform supported by Leon Capital Group’s long-term investment strategy of building highly differentiated businesses. In an environment where clients express concern that consultants are short-term oriented or have lost sight of fundamentals, we are eager to build an alternative exclusively focused on productive partnerships and a forward-thinking approach. Unencumbered by audit firm conflicts and restrictions, or a 3-4 year investment horizon, our focus is simple: helping our clients solve complex challenges in a more efficient and effective manner.”
Kevin Muskat
“Kevin shares our vision and passion for providing tech-enabled strategies and the differentiated service offerings our clients demand. His deep relationships and relentless client service focus will enable us to drive value at every stage of our clients’ investment lifecycle from value creation, protection and realization.”
Travis Pittman, Managing Partner
“We are delighted to welcome a leader of Kevin’s caliber to Leon Capital Group. Supported by decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, this platform is built to deliver competitive solutions at greater speed. Kevin’s expertise and track record building and leading teams are a distinct advantage in that regard.”
Fernando De Leon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
