Albert Hakim

Gary Epstein Associate Gary Epstein joined The Kensington Company as a Business Intermediary in 2010. Gary has a strong background as an entrepreneur and sales executive with more than 30 years of experience building as well as driving the profitability and performance of the companies he was associated with. He worked in the garment center for some of the largest brand names in the apparel industry such as, The Van Heusen Company, Gant, Stanley Blacker and Hartmarx. In 1993, after evaluating several business opportunities he orchestrated the start-up, development and growth of By Design Worldwide. Gary's business acumen and strategic planning led him to identify and target new business opportunities. His role within the company was to cultivate a client base comprised of major retailers such as Nordstrom, Bon Ton and Costco. While maintaining the sales of the company he was instrumental in increasing the quality standards of the products they manufactured while reducing the costs. Gary was responsible for the profit and loss, systems management and inventory which positioned the company to be triumphant against the competition. Gary brings to The Kensington Company years of business experience. His vast knowledge will assist clients in orchestrating the development of owning, operating and marketing their business.

Albert Hakim, CM&AA Associate Albert is an Entrepreneur with 25 years of experience across many different business segments. He has owned successful retail business, wholesale & distribution, web-based businesses as well as spent time in the corporate world as head of corporate sales at a publicly traded company and a business consultant. He is uniquely qualified to assist in all aspects of business transactions and brings that talent to the Kensington Company. Sellers of businesses are comfortable speaking to someone who truly understands business, both the complexities and the emotional part of selling one’s business and buyers appreciate his ability to understand the real needs and match a buyer’s skill set to the right business opportunity. Buyers - People buy businesses for many reasons, they are in career transition, they have been laid off, they want to hedge against a shaky employment market or they just want to take more control over their future. Albert helps his clients identify the real reasons they are looking at business ownership and match them with businesses that fit their objectives. Sellers - If you are a small to mid-sized company (1-10 million in sales), you really want Albert representing you because he knows how to price, promote and market your business to meet your selling objectives. Albert has many references from all kinds of industries that he can supply but the most important thing to remember is that he is committed to happy buyers and happy sellers. That is the secret of his success.

Joe Randazzo Associate Joe Randazzo joined The Kensington Company as a Business Intermediary in 2012. Joe brings a strong background as an owner and operator of multiple pizzerias, Italian restaurants and lounges, with a successful track record in the food industry spanning over twenty years. His largest restaurant management project was Pomodorino Restaurant on Long Island, which Joe created and spun off his Café Randazzo in Glen Cove . Joe oversaw a total of 250 employees before eventually selling the chain and pursuing other opportunities as the owner operator of a number of successful pizzerias. Simultaneously, Joe owned and operated Café Randazzo, serving a specialty of brick oven pizzas and fine Italian cuisine. At Sapore Del Mediterraneo in Locust Valley, Joe enjoyed similar success, as he built the restaurant from the ground up and turned it into a huge success. He was awarded a 4-Star Review by The New York Times while serving a high profile clientele. Most recently, Joe has provided his services as a Restaurant Consultant, advising potential restaurant owners in opening a new business, attempting to turn around a failing one, or debating any major changes to a restaurant. His expertise is expansive, ranging from the plan and design of menus, to the physical layout and interior décor of facilities. His unique ideas and proven track record in their successful implementation make Joe a valuable asset to Kensington Company and their clients, especially in the development, ownership and operation of a business in the food industry. Joe’s entrepreneurial experience will enable clients so successfully navigate the owning, operating and marketing of their business. Joe works with Buyers and Sellers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and anywhere business owners are looking for an expert to help them sell their business.