Guiding Beverage Companies to Profitable Acquisitions
At CREI, we specialize in helping beverage businesses—from craft brewers and emerging distilleries to established bottlers—position themselves for lucrative exits. Guided by our dedicated executive team, we offer tailored strategies that address the unique operational and financial demands of the beverage industry. Whether you’re aiming to refine day-to-day operations or scale for a national footprint, our mission is to maximize your company’s valuation in a competitive marketplace.
Our Executive Team
Our executive leadership brings decades of combined experience across corporate finance, M&A, and strategic growth. Together, they drive CREI’s acquisition-focused strategy, ensuring our clients receive high-value insights and actionable solutions that set the stage for profitable transactions.
Meet Douglas Kohn
Leading our financial services division, Douglas Kohn contributes 15+ years of expertise in finance, acquisitions, and advanced financial modeling. His specialty lies in aligning your financial operations with strategic growth objectives—helping you streamline costs, secure the right funding, and ultimately capture top value at the negotiation table.
Douglas Kohn excels in:
Financial Forecasting & Budgeting
Designing data-driven forecasts that help beverage companies manage market fluctuations and plan for strategic growth.
Cash Management
Ensuring robust liquidity despite evolving commodity prices, packaging costs, and diverse distribution channels.
Debt and Equity Financing
Structuring the optimal blend of capital to boost operational capacity and enhance your long-term acquisition prospects.
Advanced Financial Analysis
Providing high-level insights into cost management, production efficiency, and strategic positioning—key drivers of your company’s valuation.
Education and Experience
Licensed CPA in New York.
Holds an MBA from Northeastern University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Fordham University.
Began his career as a financial analyst at Newmark Knight Frank, honing skills in underwriting, financial modeling, and real estate acquisitions.
Later served as Director of Asset Management and Accounting, successfully overseeing financial operations for a large real estate portfolio.
Contributed to fintech innovation by helping develop Rockport VAL, a top competitor to ARGUS in real estate cash flow modeling.
Ready to Position Your Beverage Business for a Profitable Sale?
Request a Free Consultation and discover how CREI’s executive leadership—backed by Douglas Kohn’s financial expertise—can help you optimize operations, streamline financing, and capture maximum value in your next acquisition.