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I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.
William Bowmer
Managing Director & Co-Head of Technology, U.S.
San Francisco
I believe that open dialogue, thoughtful advice and dedicated execution are the keys to driving client success and forging lasting relationships.
Scott Twibell
Managing Director & Global Co-Head, Technology
New YorkMeet our Senior Team in Technology, Media & Telecom
I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.
William Bowmer
Managing Director & Co-Head of Technology, U.S.
San Francisco
I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.
Chris Brooks
Managing Director & Co-Head of Technology, Europe
London
I build trust through authenticity and value-driven advice for my clients.
Kunal Kalra
Managing Director
LondonRelated Perspectives
PE Firms Seeking Software
Software is powering everything from supply chains to healthcare, and private equity firms have taken notice. It’s well documented that private equity firms are sitting on more dry powder than… Read More
Change is on the Menu for Restaurants
The Restaurants industry is evolving as fast as it ever has, with globalization, changing consumer preferences and technology increasingly impacting concepts across the dining spectrum: from QSR to fine dining. … Read More
Best Practices for Chinese Investors Entering Europe
Chinese investment into Europe is on a roll. In the first half of 2018, China invested nine times more into Europe than North America, reaching $20 billion in deals, according… Read More
WBBM Noon Business Hour Podcast | Record M&A Activity
Rob Brown, Lincoln Managing Director and CEO, North America, discusses the economic factors and other dynamics that are driving a very active 2018 for M&A and how a slow… Read More
M&A and Investment Climate Post Election of New Brazilian President
Confirming expectations, this week right wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro handily won the second round of the Presidential elections in Brazil, against left wing candidate Fernando Haddad, with a 55% to… Read More
Book Foreword by Ron Kahn, Lincoln Managing Director
Lincoln Managing Director, Ron Kahn, authored the foreword of the recently released book, “A Cartoon Lover’s Guide to Private Equity,” by David Toll, Executive Editor of Buyouts Insider. According to… Read More
Outlook for Industrials
Strong industrials company performance and deal activity will continue to drive success in 2019, despite some uncertainty around tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations. Here are the trends we’re watching. M&A… Read More
State of the Financing Market: Webcast
September 2017 webcast hosted by Lincoln’s Debt Advisory professionals, Ron Kahn, Bob Horak, Natalie Marjancik, Christine Tiseo, John Laws, Tim Blonn and Jon Paris. Click here to play webcast.
The Millennial Impact on Consumer Investment
It’s not a millennial moment, it’s a movement. While the millennial generation is blamed for everything from lower birth rates to declining mayonnaise sales, one thing is clear: they are… Read More
It’s Not Innovate or Die; It’s Innovate or Buy
The retail industry isn’t dying, it’s changing. While store closures and bankruptcy headlines are still prevalent, consumer sentiment in September 2018 reached the second-highest level since 2004, according to the… Read More
The Early Innings of Tariff Impact
Trade tensions between the U.S. and large trading partners like China are increasing. While the future of trade policy and tariffs is less than certain, the impact on middle market… Read More
Investment in the Consumer Sector
Lincoln Managing Directors discuss enthusiasm for M&A in the consumer sector and how rapid change is acting as a catalyst for investment and innovation.
WBBM Noon Business Hour Podcast | M&A Among Chicago Companies
Rob Brown, Lincoln Managing Director and CEO, North America, discusses some of the dynamics that may be impacting mergers and acquisitions among some Chicago-based companies.
The Changing Dynamics of Retail
Lincoln Managing Directors discuss the evolution of retail and how companies are integrating technology and unique experiences to remain relevant and importantly – competitive.
Changing Consumer Preferences
Managing Directors in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, share how Millennials are influencing preference shifts in the Consumer sector overall.