Will Collins

Will Collins

Vice President

Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Consumer wcollins@lincolninternational.com +1 (312) 628-1560

I am driven by the opportunity to collaborate with business owners and management, guiding them through strategic alternatives in order to achieve their goals.

Who We Are / Our People / Will Collins

Will provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the consumer industry, with a focus on the food & beverage, travel & hospitality, restaurant and pet sectors. He has extensive experience advising on domestic and cross-border sell-side transactions for entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and private equity firms.

Prior to joining Lincoln, Will was a Consultant in the Financial Markets Group at Charles River Associates.

Will earned a Master of Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, where he majored in finance and business law.

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Meet our Senior Team

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Senior Director

Chicago

I strive to connect and collaborate with our clients in order to understand their goals and exceed their definition of ‘success’ in each transaction.

Alejandro Barrera

Managing Director

New York

I am committed to providing my clients with the highest level of service possible and motivated by the personal relationships I develop through my work.

Jeffrey Cleveland

Managing Director

Chicago

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

Frankfurt

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago

The consumer sector is full of tangible innovation. I love experiencing the products and services of the businesses we work with and learning about how they became leaders in their fields.

Harry Kalmanowicz

Managing Director

London

My approach to navigating clients toward success is to listen and deeply understand their needs and objectives, and provide tailored solutions to achieve their goals.

Dominique Lecendreux

Managing Director

Paris

I design strategies and offer solutions that fit the unique ambitions of each client I serve.

Brian Little

Managing Director

Los Angeles

The opportunity to advise accomplished business professionals and be part of their growth story and value creation is what keeps me inspired to work in this industry

Gaurav Marathe

Managing Director & Head of India

Mumbai

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 & Co-Head of Consumer, Europe

London

I enjoy discussions with management teams of successful companies, understanding what makes those companies different, and telling that story to potential investors.

Sibert Meulenbelt

Managing Director

Amsterdam

I empower my clients to achieve positive outcomes in the dynamic digital consumer landscape, leveraging deep sector expertise and a trusted, hands-on approach.

Monika Nickl

Managing Director & Co-Head of Consumer, Europe

Munich

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