Meet our Senior Team
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
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Harvard Card Systems has been sold to PLI Card Marketing Solutions
Lincoln International is pleased to announce that Harvard Card Systems, Inc. has been acquired by PLI Card Marketing Solutions, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity. Harvard Card Systems, Inc. (Harvard)… Read More
Bantam Bagels has been sold to Lancaster Colony
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Bantam Bagels, LLC (“Bantam Bagels” or the “Company”) has been acquired by T. Marzetti Company, a… Read More
Verium has sold basefit.ch to Fitness World
Client: Verium AG Client Location: Switzerland Target: basefit.ch AG Target Location: Switzerland Buyer: Fitness World A/S Buyer Location: Denmark Target Description: basefit.ch is a discount fitness chain.
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
BuildASign has been sold to Cimpress N.V.
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that BuildASign, LLC (“BuildASign”, “BAS” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of PWP Growth Equity (“PWP”), has… Read More
Halloren Schokoladenfabrik has sold Weibler Confiserie Chocolaterie to United Chocolate Group
Client: Halloren Schokoladenfabrik GmbH Client Location: Germany Target: Weibler Confiserie Chocolaterie GmbH & Co. KG Target Location: Germany Buyer: United Chocolate Group (DPK Deutsche Privatkapital GmbH) Buyer Location: Germany Target Description: Weibler is a leading manufacturer… Read More
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
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.
Walker Edison has been sold to J.W. Childs
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Walker Edison Furniture Company, LLC (“Walker Edison” or the “Company”), owned by founders, Brad Bonham and… Read More
Ludovic Rodié
Ludovic provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth equity advisory services to middle market clients across Europe. He advises on buy- and sell-side M&A on behalf of private equity clients,… Read More
François Rispoli
François provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients across Europe. He has nearly 25 years of M&A advisory experience and actively manages complex, cross-border buy- and sell-side transactions… Read More
Zur Rose Group has acquired PromoFarma.com
Client: Zur Rose Client Location: Switzerland Target: Promofarma Ecom, S.L. (seller: private investors) Target Location: Spain Buyer: Zur Rose Buyer Location: Switzerland Target Description: Promofarma has built and operates a managed e-commerce marketplace that connects consumers to… Read More
Dominique Lecendreux
Dominique provides overall strategic and operational leadership for Lincoln’s activities in France. He principals the procurement and management of clients and leads deal teams. Dominique has more than 20 years… Read More
Christopher Stradling
As Co-Head of Lincoln’s Consumer Group in the U.S., Chris leads the firm’s consumer product initiatives and advises companies on mergers and acquisitions. Through a hands-on style of processing deals,… Read More
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.
Vince has recapitalized with Citizens and Crystal Financial
Lincoln International (“Lincoln”), a leading global mid-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a refinancing for Vince Holding Corp. (“Vince” or the “Company”), a premier global… Read More
Gaurav Marathe
Gaurav drives the vision and leads strategic efforts for Lincoln International in India, a rapidly growing economy focused on globalization. He has more than two decades of experience in preparing… Read More
Ujwal Goenka
Ujwal provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and growth equity advisory services to clients in the healthcare sector. He identifies private equity groups and high growth companies seeking growth capital targets… Read More
Gryphon Investors has sold Washing Systems Inc. to Kao Corporation
Seller: Gryphon Investors Seller Headquarters: United States Target: Washing Systems, Inc. Target Headquarters: United States Acquirer: Kao Corporation Acquirer Headquarters: Japan Target Description: Washing Systems is a leading provider of… Read More
Alejandro Barrera
Alejandro leads Lincoln’s consumer services practice, which encompasses automotive, residential, beauty & wellness and pet services. His industry focus on multi-unit consumer services businesses enables him to provide strategic insights… Read More
Charles Walder
Charles has extensive experience advising companies across a variety of subsectors within the food & beverage sector. His experience includes numerous sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets transactions,… Read More
Saverio Rondelli
As head of Lincoln’s Milan office, Saverio provides overall strategic and operational leadership for Lincoln’s activities in Italy. He delivers operational and financial direction for the Milan office and manages… Read More
Christopher Petrossian
Chris co-heads Lincoln’s U.S. Consumer Group and heads the Los Angeles office. In addition, he is on the firm’s Global Strategy Committee and a member of the Fairness Opinion Committee.… Read More