Adam Beshara Advances to BDT & MSD Partners as New President

BDT & MSD Partners, a leading advisory firm specializing in founder-led and family-owned enterprises, has elevated adam beshara to the position of president. Beshara, a veteran of Centerview Partners where he spent over a decade, brings extensive experience in corporate advisory and investment services to his new role, which officially commenced in May 2026.

Charting a Decades-Long Career Path

adam beshara’s ascent reflects his steady progression through top-tier financial institutions. Before joining Centerview Partners in 2012, he spent 14 years at JPMorgan Chase, where he held multiple senior positions. During his tenure at Centerview, Beshara established himself as a trusted advisor to major corporations, counseling industrial and business service leaders including Johnson Controls International, DuPont, Waste Management, and Walmart. His deep industry expertise and client relationships make him a natural fit for BDT & MSD’s mission to serve as steward-like advisors to prominent business families and entrepreneurs.

The Leadership Ecosystem at BDT & MSD

Founded in 2022 through the merger of Byron Trott’s BDT merchant bank and Michael Dell’s MSD Partners, BDT & MSD has positioned itself as a distinctive voice in family office and founder advisory services. The firm operates under the philosophy articulated by co-leader Gregg Lemkau: “Our philosophy is to advise clients as if we were owners ourselves.” With adam beshara’s addition, BDT & MSD now has five presidents—including Dan Jester, San Orr, Greg Olafson, and Amy Ennesser—strengthening its capacity to serve an expanding client base.

A Shifting Executive Landscape

The appointment of adam beshara comes as the firm experiences broader leadership transitions. Dina Powell McCormick, who previously served as president, departed to assume the presidency at Meta Platforms, though she retained a seat on the advisory board chaired by Michael Dell. Simultaneously, Erik Oken, bringing over 30 years of investment banking experience from JPMorgan and most recently from MidOcean Partners, has joined the firm as head of the eastern U.S. region. These moves underscore BDT & MSD’s commitment to recruiting top-tier talent and expanding its geographic and sectoral reach in an increasingly competitive advisory marketplace.