Tailwind Capital Welcomes Kevin Kaestner as an Operating Executive
Former Randys Worldwide Automotive CEO brings more than 35 years of operating experience to Tailwind and its portfolio
NEW YORK – November 3, 2026 – Tailwind Capital (“Tailwind”), a private equity firm that invests from earned conviction in Industrials and Technical Services, today announced that Kevin Kaestner has joined the firm as an Operating Executive.
Kevin brings more than 35 years of experience leading supply chain, technical services, and engineered products businesses in the automotive aftermarket and building products industries. Over this time, Kevin has demonstrated growth and leadership through M&A, talent development, and operational excellence.
Prior to joining Tailwind as an Operating Executive, Kevin served as the CEO of Randys Worldwide Automotive, a supplier of highly engineered branded vehicle aftermarket drivetrain, undercar, and suspension products, including during Tailwind’s majority ownership. During this period, Randys executed a successful organic and inorganic expansion, which meaningfully scaled and diversified the business. Before Randys, Kevin served in leadership roles at two building products companies – Pella Corporation and Associated Materials.
“Kevin was an exceptional partner to us throughout Tailwind’s partnership with Randys, and we benefitted from his growth mindset, judgment and operating discipline,” said Nick Cincotta, Partner at Tailwind. “Kevin is a proven operator and a trusted resource, and I am thrilled to have him join the Tailwind team. I have known Kevin both personally and professionally for over seven years and know that his experience will be a valuable asset to our team and portfolio companies.”
Kevin Kaestner added, “Having known and worked with Tailwind for more than seven years, I appreciate how they approach their partnerships and the way they work with management teams and employees. I am excited to work alongside Nick and the broader Tailwind team again, bringing my operating experience to help evaluate new opportunities, support management teams, and build stronger, more scalable businesses.”
As an Operating Executive, Kevin will support Tailwind in sourcing and evaluating opportunities, bringing an operator’s perspective to Tailwind’s diligence and value creation strategy, and serving as a partner to portfolio company management teams.