Houlihan Lokey Further Expands EMEA Financial Sponsors Coverage With Senior Hire
Martin Rezaie Joins as a Managing Director in the Financial Sponsors Group
Mr. Rezaie will lead the firm鈥檚 financial sponsors coverage in the DACH region, working closely with Christian Keller, Managing Director and Head of European Private Equity Coverage, and senior colleagues across the firm鈥檚 global Financial Sponsors Group.
Mr. Rezaie joins from GP Bullhound, where he was a Partner and head of the firm鈥檚 DACH business. Prior to joining GP Bullhound in 2022, he spent a decade with GCA Altium as a member of its German M&A team (subsequently acquired by Houlihan Lokey in 2021). Mr. Rezaie began his investment banking career with DC Advisory in 2011.
鈥淲e are delighted to welcome Martin back to Houlihan Lokey,鈥� said Kevin Salmini, Managing Director and Global Head of the Financial Sponsors Group. 鈥淗is deep understanding of the DACH market and strong relationships with financial sponsors will be invaluable as we continue to expand our sponsor coverage and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Having advised on over 50 middle-market transactions during his career across multiple sectors, he offers unique experience and perspective and will significantly enhance our ability to support the firm鈥檚 businesses in the region.鈥�
鈥淢artin鈥檚 return to Houlihan Lokey comes at a time when private equity firms across the DACH region are increasingly seeking high-quality, tailored advice to support their investment strategies,鈥� said Mr. Keller. 鈥淎s sponsors look to unlock value in a competitive environment, having seamless access to the full breadth of Houlihan Lokey鈥檚 capabilities has never been more beneficial.鈥�
鈥淚 am excited to return to Houlihan Lokey, the clear market leader in mid-cap="/articles/market-capitalization-explained" title="Read: What Is Market Capitalization and How It Is Calculated" class="article-link" rel="noopener">mid-cap M&A advisory and a firm purpose-built to advise the alternative capital market,鈥� said Mr. Rezaie. 鈥淲ith its global reach, deep sector expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and client-centric approach, Houlihan Lokey is uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of alternative investors across the DACH region and beyond. I look forward to reuniting with former colleagues and building on long-standing relationships to strengthen our presence and create lasting value for clients.鈥�
Houlihan Lokey is among the leading advisors to alternative capital providers, and its Financial Sponsors Group is the largest of its kind. The global team of around 30 professionals鈥攊ncluding more than 20 Managing Directors鈥攊n eight countries manages close to 2,000 relationships worldwide, from private equity to credit funds and family offices to sovereign wealth funds.
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