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Houlihan Lokey Announces 2026 Promotions to Managing Director

I am delighted to announce the following promotions to Managing Director across the firm, effective April 1. These colleagues have achieved this distinction through various paths and individual strengths, but what unites them is a dedication to our mission and values, exemplary teamwork, and a commitment to continuous growth, for oneself and the team.

They carry the best of the Houlihan Lokey spirit: entrepreneurial in thinking, and diligent and determined in action. Please join me in congratulating our colleagues on their hard work and this significant milestone. Collectively, their achievements—and each of yours—drive our success as One Firm.

To our new class of Managing Directors: I wish you continued success and thank you for your partnership on our shared journey.

Sincerely,
Scott Adelson
Chief Executive Officer


Corporate Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions Capital Solutions
Brandon Breslow
New York
Martin Aleñar Iglesias
Madrid
Briklynd Briggs
Houston
Edward Conrad
New York
Colby Catania
New York
PJ Heyer
New York
Chris Hignell
Tokyo
Charles Martin
London
Timothy Macholz
San Francisco
Adrian Nowitzki
Frankfurt
Alex McGlynn
Atlanta
 
Shevon Newman
New York
 
Brandon Ng
Chicago
 
Kevin Rogstad
London
 
Eric Samuels
Chicago
 
Lukas Schmitt
Frankfurt
 
Clayton Young
Atlanta
 

 

Financial Restructuring

Marcus Bellows
New York
Daniel Martin
Chicago
Faiz Munshi
London
Fin Topp
Sydney

 

Financial and Valuation Advisory

Sonia Bakshi
Gurugram
Chris Cessna
Atlanta
Uche Dimiri
London

 

Financial Sponsors Coverage

Conor McInerney
London

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals.

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