Lincoln International Adds Chris Swiecicki as Managing Director

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Swiecicki as a Managing Director in its transaction opinions & board advisory practice. Based in the firm’s Chicago headquarters, Chris brings more than 20 years of experience in transaction opinions and board advisory services, advising private equity sponsors, portfolio company boards, public company boards and special committees on valuation and transaction-related decisions.  This strategic hire reflects Lincoln’s continued investment in and expansion of its transaction opinions & board advisory practice, which has experienced significant growth in recent years amid increasing demand for independent, high-quality advice.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to Lincoln as we continue to build on the strong momentum of our transaction opinions and board advisory offering,” said Chris Croft, Managing Director & Co-Head of transaction opinions & board advisory. “Chris brings deep experience that further strengthens our ability to deliver independent, high-quality advice to GPs, boards of directors and other corporate decision makers.”

Chris has advised sponsors and boards on a wide range of complex transactions, including going-private transactions, de-SPAC transactions, spin-offs, carve-outs, mergers, dividend recapitalizations, share repurchases, down-round financings and rights offerings.

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Chris for nearly two decades and have seen firsthand the strength of his judgment, work ethic and commitment to clients,” said Chris Gregory, Managing Director & Co-Head of transaction opinions & board advisory. “Having spent much of our careers working together, I’m especially excited to welcome him to Lincoln. Chris brings a level of experience and perspective that will further enhance our ability to deliver thoughtful, high-quality advice as we continue to grow the practice.”

As secondary markets continue to mature and transaction complexity increases, independent transaction opinions and rigorous valuation support have become increasingly critical to corporate governance processes. Lincoln’s continued investment in its transaction opinions & board advisory practice positions the firm to meet this growing demand.

“2026 is an exciting time to join Lincoln’s highly regarded transaction opinions and board advisory practice,” said Chris Swiecicki. “I look forward to collaborating with Lincoln’s team to deliver independent, defensible financial advice that supports critical decisions for sponsors and boards.”