Pulse on Current Consumer Market Conditions

Jun 2019

Contributors

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Senior Director

Chicago

My mission for every client is to connect personally, build trust and best position their company in order to find and negotiate the best deal for them.

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago

My passion is positioning high-quality businesses for maximum valuation. I thoroughly enjoy partnering with business owners to reach their goals through life-changing transactions.

Christopher Stradling

Managing Director & Co-Head of Consumer

Chicago

Meet our Senior Team in Consumer

I strive to connect and collaborate with our clients in order to understand their goals and exceed their definition of ‘success’ in each transaction.

Alejandro Barrera

Managing Director

New York

I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service possible and motivated by the personal relationships I develop through my work.

Jeffrey Cleveland

Managing Director

Chicago

It’s an exciting time to advise clients in the consumer sector. Major changes in consumer preferences and how products are purchased create a rich environment for business owners and investors to succeed.

Dirk Damegger

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Healthcare is the most critical element of an emerging economy. Working with leading players allows me to contribute in shaping the industry to achieve improved outcomes for the community.

Ujwal Goenka

Managing Director

Mumbai

My mission for every client is to connect personally, build trust and best position their company in order to find and negotiate the best deal for them.

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago

The consumer sector is full of tangible innovation. I love experiencing the products and services of the businesses we work with and learning about how they became leaders in their fields.

Harry Kalmanowicz

Managing Director

London

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director

Paris

I design strategies and offer solutions that fit the unique ambitions of each client I serve.

Brian Little

Managing Director

Los Angeles

The opportunity to advise accomplished business professionals and be part of their growth story and value creation is what keeps me inspired to work in this industry

Gaurav Marathe

Managing Director & Head of India

Mumbai

I enjoy discussions with management teams of successful companies, understanding what makes those companies different, and telling that story to potential investors.

Sibert Meulenbelt

Managing Director

Amsterdam

I empower my clients to achieve positive outcomes in the dynamic digital consumer landscape, leveraging deep sector expertise and a trusted, hands-on approach.

Monika Nickl

Managing Director & Co-Head of Consumer, Europe

Munich

Through honest advice, passionate client service and hands-on execution, I strive to deliver outlier results for my clients.

Christopher Petrossian

Managing Director & Co-Head of Consumer

Los Angeles

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