Mr. Adelson is Houlihan Lokey’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the firm’s board of directors. His responsibilities include managing Houlihan Lokey’s operations, identifying and developing new strategic opportunities, and pursuing and managing new and existing client relationships. Mr. Adelson has been with the firm for more than 30 years and is based in the Los Angeles office.
Before joining Houlihan Lokey, Mr. Adelson had been a serial entrepreneur and he continues to be, founding companies in various industries. He is an active board member of various public and private companies and nonprofit organizations and is also a member of YPO/WPO.
Mr. Adelson completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Learn more.