Knowledgeable. Experienced.
Results-Oriented.
Our Founder & CEO:
Jeff Sopp
A boutique consulting firm specializing in business growth acceleration, board advisory services, and private equity, Jeff leads Kensington Hill Partners with a client-centric approach. Jeff consults Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards with strategy, executive leadership selection, member engagement and development, plus overall board and company governance. His goal is to always deliver total client satisfaction while creating end-to-end solutions that provide maximum return on investment for all stakeholders.
Prior Industry Experience
With extensive experience working with Fortune 1,000 clients, Jeff provides his clients and partners with an in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide requirements and solutions for their businesses. He assists in a range of practices, including board and company growth strategies, merger & acquisition options, and both corporate and personal brand development.
Board Affiliations
Jeff brings decades of board experience, having served as chairman, lead director, and board member for both multi-billion-dollar organizations and emerging growth companies. Drawing on his background across technology, construction, insurance, finance, and quick-serve restaurants (QSRs), Jeff developed The Board Matrix™, a proprietary tool that helps companies build more balanced, effective, and high-impact boards. His expertise lies in translating complex business challenges into actionable strategies that drive growth, accountability, and long-term value.
Career Credentials & Awards
Named as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America for six consecutive years.
I was a Hall of Fame recipient as part of the 2024 Columbus Smart 50
Fast 50 award
Member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO)
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for “Realizing Business Potential”, and Finalist for National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented with the 2010 Corporate Caring Award by Columbus Business First
Graduate of The Ohio State University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and of Ohio University where he received his master’s degree in Business Administration. Graduating with honors, he was also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.
I was honored to receive the DEALMAKERS "Hall of Fame" Award for 2024