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Charlie Ittner

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President and Founder at Darien Group
📍 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Charlie Ittner is the Founder and President of Darien Group, a marketing and communications agency serving the investment management industry. A graduate of UCLA Anderson School of Management, he specializes in helping private equity and real estate firms differentiate their brands and articulate their investment strategies.

His writings and posts show a deep professional passion for analyzing how investment firms communicate. He consistently explores what makes messaging effective, sharing insights on how to build a brand that resonates with Limited Partners, founders, and management teams alike.

His firm has completed over 300 engagements for more than 200 clients, including 38 of the PEI Top 300 firms.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
President and Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Private Equity Branding
He helps investment firms move beyond industry clichés like "founder-friendly" to develop unique narratives that truly stand out in a crowded market.
Investor Communications
Focuses on sharpening how firms communicate with LPs, believing a compelling pitchbook and clear messaging are critical for capturing investor interest.
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Career

Work history

6-2015
President and Founder
Darien Group
4-2014 - 4-2015
Director of Investor Relations
bkm Capital Partners
1-2004 - 4-2012
Director
Platinum Equity
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Darien Group Announces Business Expansion With Strategic Hires .... Featured in PR Newswire
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Education
2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UCLA Anderson School of Management
1999 - 2003
BA
Pomona College
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Brunswick School
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