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Meet our Senior Team in Industrials
I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.
Sean Bennis
Managing Director & Global Head of Industrials
Chicago
I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.
Øyvind Bjordal
Managing Director & Head of Switzerland
Zurich
I strive to provide actionable strategies and an efficient process for my clients navigating transactions.
Eric Cartier
Managing Director
Los Angeles
Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.
Dr. Michael Drill
Managing Director & Head of Germany
Frankfurt
Edward Hanlon
Ed is a senior banker in Lincoln’s Global Industrial Group. He has over 30 years of experience providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to private equity groups, large corporate… 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
Shweta Malani
Shweta provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory to clients in the industrials and manufacturing sectors. She has nearly eight years of transaction advisory experience in sell-side and buy-side M&A, divestitures… Read More
Alex Masters
As Co-Head of Lincoln’s Consumer Group in Europe, Alex leads the firm’s efforts in providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in that industry. For nearly 25 years,… Read More
Chris Brooks
Chris is Co-Head of the firm’s Technology Group in Europe, focusing on the origination and execution of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He advises middle market, owner-managed businesses and private equity-owned… Read More
The Early Innings of Tariff Impact
Trade tensions between the U.S. and large trading partners like China are increasing. While the future of trade policy and tariffs is less than certain, the impact on middle market… 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.
WBBM Noon Business Hour Podcast | M&A Among Chicago Companies
Rob Brown, Lincoln Managing Director and CEO, North America, discusses some of the dynamics that may be impacting mergers and acquisitions among some Chicago-based companies.
Lawrence (Jim) Lawson
As Chairman, Jim focuses on driving Lincoln’s global strategy and new initiatives, recruiting and managing senior bankers, and interacting with firm clients. Since Jim founded the firm in 1996, Lincoln… Read More
Guillaume Suizdak
As Co-Head of Lincoln’s Industrials Group in Europe, Guillaume originates and executes mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for European corporate and private equity clients. He has over 25 years of experience… Read More
Daniel Konrath
Daniel provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to business services clients. He has advised on numerous domestic and cross-border buy- and sell-side M&A transactions for private equity investors and… Read More
Eric Malchow
As President and Managing Director of Lincoln, Eric leads many of the firm’s advisory groups and offerings. In addition to co-heading Lincoln’s Industrials Group in the U.S., he oversees the… 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
Sam Jackson
Sam provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the technology sector. He has significant buy-side and sell-side M&A experience, working on a number of transactions involving Fortune… 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
Tom Williams
Tom provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services for international industrial companies and manages the firm’s strategic efforts in the sector. He has 30 years of experience working with large… 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
Matthew Lee
As Head of the UK office and Co-Head of the firm’s Healthcare Group in Europe, Matthew provides overall strategic and operational leadership for Lincoln’s activities in both London and Europe.… Read More
Shahab Fatheazam
As Vice Chairman of Lincoln’s Global Healthcare Group, Shahab manages the firm’s strategic efforts and provides senior-level advisory services on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for companies in this sector. Shahab… Read More
Björn Åkerlund
For close to three decades, Björn has provided mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the Nordic region. He advises on both domestic and international M&A for privately… 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.
Scott Twibell
Scott is Co-Head of Lincoln’s Global Technology Group and manages the firm’s New York office. He advises companies operating within the technology sector on strategic alternatives. He has more than… Read More
Preet Singh
Preet advises industrial businesses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in raising growth capital. He supports family-owned businesses, helping them to find strategic partners for continued growth and providing an… Read More