Eddie Krule
Managing Director
Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer ekrule@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 506-2728I have a hands-on approach and bring energy, creativity and passion to every client transaction.
Eddie has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and managing transactions for leading privately owned businesses, private equity firms and public companies. He advises on a range of mid-market M&A transactions, including sell-side transactions and other strategic advisory mandates.
Eddie specializes in advising companies within the consumer space, with a focus on the broader e-commerce ecosystem, spanning digitally native businesses through marketplace-focused platforms as well as enthusiast consumer brands across the home and houseware, juvenile and consumer durable sectors.
Prior to joining Lincoln, Eddie worked within the consumer group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Previously, he spent several years in the renewable energy and emerging technology sector while at GreatPoint Energy and Lux Research.
Eddie earned a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science from Columbia University.
Perspectives featuring Eddie Krule
Consumer, Business and Economic Trends Align to Drive New Interest in Recommerce
Back in 2021, the recommerce industry seemed to have finally hit its stride, with the sector experiencing a surge in transactions, valuations and deal sizes. At the brink of becoming… Read More
Echoes of Innovation in Audio Electronics
Lincoln International recently advised Transom Capital Group on its sale of Mackie to RØDE Microphones. Mackie is a leading audio products company that designs and markets solutions for creators, whether… Read More
How Excess Inventories are Impacting Furnishings Businesses
The macro-level supply challenges initially spurred by the COVID-19 crisis have largely subsided while their lingering effects have continued to weigh on many consumer products companies. The pandemic period saw… Read More
E-commerce and the Compression of Retail Disruption
In recent years, the consumer shopping experience was already experiencing rapid upheaval with e-commerce growing from 6.5% of total retail sales in 2014 to 11.0% in 2019(1); COVID-19 only accelerated… Read More
News & Media featuring Eddie Krule
Lincoln International Managing Directors Recognized as Emerging Leaders
Lincoln International is pleased to share that The M&A Advisor named Managing Directors Adam Gifford, Brian Goodwin, Eddie Krule and Scott Molinaro as recipients in the Emerging Leaders Awards. These… Read More
Meet our Senior Team in Consumer
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 & European Co-head of Consumer
Frankfurt
I take a long-term approach to building relationships and understanding clients' businesses in order to provide timely and relevant advice.
Alex Masters
Managing Director & European Co-head of Consumer
LondonFirm details on FINRA’s BrokerCheck