Lincoln International adds Gabriel Englebert as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Gabriel Englebert has joined the firm as a Managing Director to lead the firm’s efforts in Belgium. Gabriel’s appointment strengthens the firm’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory capabilities in an important Benelux economic center. The firm also has offices in most European capital cities.
With over 20 years of experience in M&A and investment banking, Gabriel brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in leading successful advisory teams. Previously, he served as the Head of Advisory at BNP Paribas Fortis, Belgium’s largest bank, where he led a team of 25 professionals and played a pivotal role in completing numerous transactions with private equity firms, family offices, and local and international corporations.
“I am thrilled to join Lincoln International as Managing Director and am eager to collaborate with the firm’s talented professionals across the globe,” Gabriel said. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to support our Belgian and international clients in achieving their strategic goals. Lincoln International’s collaborative culture, deep sector expertise, and innovative technology platform position us to excel in delivering exceptional results. Additionally, the firm’s unique ownership structure—being owned by its founders and managers worldwide—is a distinctive advantage that makes this platform truly compelling.”
Gabriel’s expertise spans a broad range of industries, with a growing focus on technology, IT services, business services, healthcare, pharma, and industrials. His appointment aligns with Lincoln’s strategy of investing in senior expertise to enhance its advisory offerings and expand its reach in the European market.
“We are pleased to welcome Gabriel to Lincoln International,” said Eric Wijs, Managing Director and European Co-head for Lincoln International. “His extensive experience and deep understanding of the Belgian market will be invaluable as we continue to provide best-in-class advisory services to our clients. With anticipated lower interest rates and increasing investor demand, we expect M&A in Belgium to become very active in 2025 and beyond. Sustainability and digital integration continue to drive activity while investors remain cautious about tariffs and other regulatory changes. Gabriel’s expertise around these matters and more make him well suited to lead our efforts in Belgium.”
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Lincoln International adds Gabriel Englebert as Managing Director, bringing extensive experience to lead the firm’s efforts in Belgium.
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I foster relationships and gain a deep understanding of market dynamics to achieve success on behalf of my clients.
Gabriel Englebert
Managing Director & Head of Belgium
Brussels