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Houlihan Lokey Expands Its Business Services Financial Due Diligence Practice With Experienced Hire
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) announced that Gareth Gibson will join its Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team as Managing Director starting April 3. Based in Houston, Gibson will lead the business services segment within the Financial Due Diligence (FDD) practice. With 17 years at KPMG, he has a strong background in transaction advisory services. Gibson expressed enthusiasm for contributing to Houlihan Lokey's growth and enhancing client service. The firm is known for its extensive expertise in M&A, capital markets, and restructuring services.
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Gareth Gibson brings 17 years of experience from KPMG, enhancing Houlihan Lokey's expertise in Financial Due Diligence.
Gibson's leadership in the business services segment could drive growth in the FDD practice.
Houlihan Lokey is recognized as a top investment bank in several advisory categories, providing a strong foundation for growth.
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Gareth Gibson Joins as a Managing Director in Houston
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Gareth Gibson will join the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team as a Managing Director to lead the business services industry segment within the Financial Due Diligence (FDD) practice. Mr. Gibson will be based in Houston and will join on April 3.
“I am delighted to have Gareth joining us to lead the business services-focused efforts of our FDD practice. Gareth has established an outstanding track record of success for his financial sponsor and corporate clients across the spectrum of transaction advisory services, both domestically and internationally,” said Sean Murphy, Global Head of Transaction Advisory Services at Houlihan Lokey.
“We have no doubt Gareth’s expertise in FDD, particularly in business services, and his mastery of leveraging data and analytics will be of tremendous value to our global client base as we continue to build our TAS practice globally. We are thrilled Gareth has joined the firm,” said Drew Koecher, Global Co-Head of Financial and Valuation Advisory Services at Houlihan Lokey.
Mr. Gibson will join Houlihan Lokey following a 17-year career at KPMG, where he held a number of roles, most recently as a Principal in its Deal Advisory Group and serving as KPMG’s lead Financial Due Diligence officer in Houston. Mr. Gibson’s prior experience also includes KPMG’s Transaction Services Group in Frankfurt and its Audit department in London.
“Houlihan Lokey’s unique combination of services across its businesses, its ability to provide clients with independent advice, and the ways in which the firm works together to deliver outstanding results for its clients, represents a compelling proposition, as does the opportunity to lead the business services segment of its FDD practice. I’m excited to join the firm and work with my colleagues to help grow the practice and further enhance the exceptional client service for which the firm is known,” said Mr. Gibson.
Mr. Gibson holds a B.S.C. from Loughborough University and is an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Chartered Accountant.
About Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past eight consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past nine consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.
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Source: Houlihan Lokey, Inc.
FAQ
What is the significance of Gareth Gibson joining Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
Gareth Gibson's addition brings extensive experience in Financial Due Diligence, which could strengthen Houlihan Lokey's capabilities in transaction advisory services.
When will Gareth Gibson start at Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
Gareth Gibson will officially join Houlihan Lokey on April 3.
What role will Gareth Gibson take at Houlihan Lokey (HLI)?
He will serve as Managing Director, leading the business services industry segment of the Financial Due Diligence practice.
What is Houlihan Lokey (HLI) known for?
Houlihan Lokey is known for its expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and advisory services, being a top player in several categories.
How does Houlihan Lokey (HLI) rank in the investment banking industry?
Houlihan Lokey is ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions under $1 billion and has been a leading M&A advisor in the U.S. for eight consecutive years.
