Tiffany Hagge | Official Profile on The Marque

Tiffany’s Biography

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Tiffany K. Hagge is a seasoned Private Equity dealmaker, having originated, led and played key roles in transactions totaling over ~$25bn in enterprise value across multiple investment platforms.

In 2023, Tiffany founded Citation Capital, where she serves as Managing Director. Citation Capital is a private equity firm with a specialization in the Consumer & Retail, Industrials, and Business & Financial Services sectors. Tiffany also serves as Chair of the firm's Investment Committee.

Prior to founding Citation, Tiffany served as COO of the Investment Committee at BDT Partners. She played a lead role in originating control transactions, including Whataburger, MJH Life Sciences, Balcan Innovations and Rather Outdoors. Before BDT, Tiffany spent nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs, including playing an integral role in the Merchant Banking Division's investment into Bass Pro to take private Cabela’s and the divestiture of Cabela’s banking assets to Capital One. Tiffany began her career at CPPIB in the Private Investments group, where she worked on notable acquisitions, including Macquarie... Tiffany K. Hagge is a seasoned Private Equity dealmaker, having originated, led and played key roles in transactions totaling over ~$25bn in enterprise value across multiple investment platforms.

In 2023, Tiffany founded Citation Capital, where she serves as Managing Director. Citation Capital is a private equity firm with a specialization in the Consumer & Retail, Industrials, and Business & Financial Services sectors. Tiffany also serves as Chair of the firm's Investment Committee.

Prior to founding Citation, Tiffany served as COO of the Investment Committee at BDT Partners. She played a lead role in originating control transactions, including Whataburger, MJH Life Sciences, Balcan Innovations and Rather Outdoors. Before BDT, Tiffany spent nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs, including playing an integral role in the Merchant Banking Division's investment into Bass Pro to take private Cabela’s and the divestiture of Cabela’s banking assets to Capital One. Tiffany began her career at CPPIB in the Private Investments group, where she worked on notable acquisitions, including Macquarie Infrastructure Communications Group and Tomkins Plc.

In 2021, Tiffany was named to Private Equity International’s “Future 40 Leaders” as a top dealmaker, where she was described as a “superstar” by her industry peers. Tiffany’s performance stems from her disciplined focus on change management throughout the investment cycle, high touch and deep relationships with portfolio company management and boards, and values-driven approach to building teams. Tiffany also currently serves as a member of the Owners Advisory Board of the NHL's Dallas Stars and the President’s Advisory Board of UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College with dual majors in Philosophy and Psychology. While at Dartmouth, she was captain of the Women’s Varsity ice hockey team and was previously a member of the US Women’s National team. moreless

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Private Equity Career

Female founders raise curtain on two new private equity firms

“As we kick off 2023, I am humbled and honored to launch Citation Capital alongside my fantastic partners,” wrote Founder & Managing Partner Tiffany Hagge. Her team has experience investing in consumer, retail, industrials, business services and financial services.

Tiffany’s Background

Citation Capital

Founder & Managing Partner

2023 - Present

Dallas, TX, USA

Citation Capital is a next-generation private equity firm built on shared values and a relentless focus on performance. Citation focuses on three sectors: Consumer & Retail, Industrials, and Business & Financial Services.

BDT Capital Partners

COO of the Investment Committee

Aug 2018 - 2022

BDT Finance Partners provides long-term, differentiated capital to founder- and family-led enterprises. Over US$18 billion has been raised across the firm's investment funds, and the firm has developed and oversees over US$6 billion in co-investments from a limited partner investor base spread across the globe.

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Board Positions

Citation Capital

Chair | Investment Committee

2023 - Present

Dallas, TX, USA

Citation Capital is a next-generation private equity firm built on shared values and a relentless focus on performance. Citation focuses on three sectors: Consumer & Retail, Industrials, and Business & Financial Services.

Current Advisory Roles

Dallas Stars

Owners Advisory Board

Tiffany is a Member of the Owners Advisory Board of the Dallas Stars, a professional ice hockey team that competes in the NHL as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

UT Southwestern Medical Center

President’s Advisory Board

The President’s Advisory Board provides the UT Southwestern Medical Center administration and president with guidance on the challenges and opportunities faced by the institution across all three parts of its mission – research, education and clinical care.

Accreditation

FINRA

Various Licenses

Washington, DC, USA

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the organization governing member exchange markets and brokerage firms. Tiffany holds Series 7, 63, 79, 86 and 87 licenses.

Awards & Recognition

Private Equity International

Future 40 Leaders

2021

In 2021, Tiffany was named a top dealmaker in Private Equity International’s “Future 40 Leaders” list. Launched in 2001, PEI is the only global media outlet with a focus on the relationship between fund managers and investors in private equity.

Speaking Engagements

The Texas ACG Capital Connection

Panelist

Mar 2022

Tiffany has been invited to speak at the 18th Annual Texas ACG Capital Connection (TACC), the most significant debt capital and private equity event in Texas and other southern states.

Press Releases

Whataburger Positions Itself for the Future

Quoted

Jun 2019

BDT Managing Director Tiffany Hagge says the firm looks forward to working with Whataburger, a remarkable company and iconic brand with a rich legacy of family ownership, significant community involvement, talented and dedicated employees, devoted consumers, and a seasoned management team.

Tiffany’s Education

Dartmouth College

BA | Philosophy & Psychology

2002 - 2006