Investment Bank for the Consumer Industry

Our team brings passion, deep industry relationships and transaction expertise to deliver great outcomes for leading consumer companies.

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Changing Market Dynamics Drive Opportunity

Our team stays at the forefront of the latest trends in how consumers live, think and shop across geographies, demographics and social strata. These insights, coupled with our experience in the private markets and extensive industry relationships, inform and enable our advice and solutions for our clients. We are a global investment bank, inspired by the exciting changes in the consumer marketplace: the boom in ecommerce, the explosion in new, better-for-you food and beverage products, changing uses of retail spaces, the opportunities available through global sourcing expertise, and the importance of the consumer experience in dining and leisure activities.

Sector Focus

Consumer Products

Our professionals are skilled at highlighting the product, merchandizing, brand and distribution characteristics that drive top value for leading consumer product companies.

Consumer Services

The services sector is the fastest growing segment of the consumer economy. We understand the expertise required of service companies and how to position differentiated service offerings.

Fashion, Beauty & Apparel

High demand for accessible, on-trend fashion apparel and accessories, as well as beauty and personal care products, is driving significant investment opportunity across the sector.

Food & Beverage

Our expertise is essential to positioning food companies for maximum value. Trends in better-for-you foods, changing preferences and new distribution methods have created enormous opportunities for agile companies in the sector.

Retail & Restaurants

Our clients rely on our deep sector expertise and on-trend insights about consumer shopping and dining preferences. Our team has the unique ability to position winning platforms for excellent results.

Travel & Leisure

Growing discretionary income and the expanding global middle class are driving dramatic increases in travel and leisure spending. We assist clients in capitalizing on consumer behaviors and change in this sector.

Perspectives & Publications

PitchBook | PE Exits Decline 25% in Q2 as Deal Activity Cools

Untangling Hair Care’s Growth and Acquisition Trends

Five Key Takeaways from Vitafoods Europe 2025

Beauty Independent | Haircare is on the Up and Up

The Grocer | Rise of Specialty Ingredients Attracts Investor Interest

Private Label Food Manufacturing: Resilient Investment Amid Volatility

5 Key Takeaways from PLMA Europe 2025

Food & Beverage Market Update Q1 2025

Key Takeaways from ZOOMARK

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Recent Transactions in Consumer

Lincoln International advised uvex group on the agreement to receive a majority investment from Warburg Pincus

Lincoln International advised ICG on its investment in Hakim Group

Consumer | Healthcare

Lincoln International advised Trilogy International Limited, a portfolio company of Trustar Capital, on the sale of Lanocorp to West Lane Capital

Lincoln International advised Johnny Clean Car Wash on its sale to El Car Wash, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus

Lincoln International advised Kameda Seika on the sale of Mary’s Gone Crackers to a subsidiary of Dare

Lincoln International advised HMS on its sale to CREO Group, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital

Lincoln International advised LaSalle Capital on the sale of B-O-F to Victor Capital Partners

Consumer | Industrials

Lincoln International advised Louis Delhaize Group on the sale of Houra to private investors

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American & European Consumer Group Heads

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

Los Angeles

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

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 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

Meet our Senior Team with Consumer Expertise

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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