Investment in the Consumer Sector - Lincoln International LLC

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sep 2018

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.

Summary

Lincoln International's M&A professionals in the firm's Consumer group explain how e-commerce businesses are easily and quickly scaled.
We are experiencing a nice combination of dynamics that are driving high multiples and deal activity.
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Contributors

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

David Houser

Managing Director

Chicago

My passion is positioning high-quality businesses for maximum valuation. I thoroughly enjoy partnering with business owners to reach their goals through life-changing transactions.

Christopher Stradling

Managing Director & Co-Head of Consumer

Chicago

Meet our Senior Team in Consumer

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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