Houlihan Lokey Grows Consumer Health Coverage Capabilities With Experienced Hire
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has strengthened its Consumer Group by appointing Riccardo Cazzoli as Managing Director, focusing on consumer health initiatives in New York. Cazzoli brings extensive experience from Lincoln International, where he led Consumer Healthcare, managing M&A and financing transactions in OTC, VMS, medical nutrition, and personal care sectors.
Prior to this, Cazzoli held positions at Sawaya Partners and Barclays/Lehman Brothers, specializing in health and wellness sectors. The appointment aligns with Houlihan Lokey's strategy to enhance sector expertise and client service. The firm's Consumer Group, comprising nearly 130 financial professionals worldwide, maintains a strong position in global consumer transactions, ranking No. 1 for global consumer transactions under $1 billion in 2023, with 50 deals according to LSEG.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) ha rafforzato il suo Gruppo Consumer nominando Riccardo Cazzoli come Direttore Generale, con un focus sulle iniziative di salute dei consumatori a New York. Cazzoli porta con sé una vasta esperienza da Lincoln International, dove ha guidato il settore Consumer Healthcare, gestendo operazioni di M&A e finanziamenti nei settori OTC, VMS, nutrizione medica e cura personale.
In precedenza, Cazzoli ha ricoperto ruoli presso Sawaya Partners e Barclays/Lehman Brothers, specializzandosi nei settori della salute e del benessere. La nomina si allinea con la strategia di Houlihan Lokey di migliorare l'expertise del settore e il servizio clienti. Il Gruppo Consumer dell'azienda, composto da quasi 130 professionisti finanziari in tutto il mondo, mantiene una posizione di rilievo nelle transazioni globali dei consumatori, classificandosi al n. 1 per transazioni globali dei consumatori sotto 1 miliardo di dollari nel 2023, con 50 operazioni secondo LSEG.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) ha fortalecido su Grupo de Consumo al nombrar a Riccardo Cazzoli como Director General, centrando su foco en iniciativas de salud del consumidor en Nueva York. Cazzoli aporta amplia experiencia de Lincoln International, donde dirigió el sector de Cuidado de la Salud del Consumidor, manejando transacciones de M&A y financiamiento en los sectores de OTC, VMS, nutrición médica y cuidado personal.
Antes de esto, Cazzoli ocupó puestos en Sawaya Partners y Barclays/Lehman Brothers, especializándose en los sectores de salud y bienestar. El nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de Houlihan Lokey para mejorar la experiencia sectorial y el servicio al cliente. El Grupo de Consumo de la firma, que comprende casi 130 profesionales financieros en todo el mundo, mantiene una posición fuerte en transacciones de consumidores a nivel global, clasificándose número 1 en transacciones globales de consumidores por debajo de 1 mil millones de dólares en 2023, con 50 operaciones según LSEG.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI)는 Riccardo Cazzoli를 Managing Director로 임명하여 뉴욕에서 소비자 건강 이니셔티브에 집중함으로써 소비자 그룹을 강화했습니다. Cazzoli는 Lincoln International에서 소비자 헬스케어를 이끌며 OTC, VMS, 의료 영양 및 개인 관리 부문에서 M&A 및 자금 조달 거래를 관리한 광범위한 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
그 이전에는 Cazzoli가 Sawaya Partners와 Barclays/Lehman Brothers에서 건강 및 웰니스 분야를 전문으로 하는 직책을 맡았습니다. 이 임명은 Houlihan Lokey의 업종 전문성과 고객 서비스를 강화하려는 전략과 일치합니다. 회사의 소비자 그룹은 전 세계 거의 130명의 금융 전문가로 구성되어 있으며, 2023년 10억 달러 이하의 글로벌 소비자 거래에서 1위를 차지하며 LSEG에 따라 50건의 거래를 유지하고 있습니다.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) a renforcé son Groupe Consommateur en nommant Riccardo Cazzoli au poste de Directeur Général, avec un accent sur les initiatives de santé des consommateurs à New York. Cazzoli apporte une vaste expérience de Lincoln International, où il a dirigé le secteur de la santé des consommateurs, en gérant des transactions de fusions et acquisitions ainsi que de financement dans les secteurs OTC, VMS, nutrition médicale et soins personnels.
Auparavant, Cazzoli a occupé des postes chez Sawaya Partners et Barclays/Lehman Brothers, se spécialisant dans les secteurs de la santé et du bien-être. La nomination s'aligne avec la stratégie de Houlihan Lokey d'améliorer l'expertise sectorielle et le service client. Le Groupe Consommateur de la firme, composé de près de 130 professionnels de la finance à travers le monde, conserve une position forte dans les transactions mondiales de consommateurs, se classant numéro 1 pour les transactions mondiales de consommateurs de moins d'un milliard de dollars en 2023, avec 50 affaires selon LSEG.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) hat seine Consumer Group verstärkt, indem Riccardo Cazzoli zum Managing Director ernannt wurde. Er wird sich auf Verbrauchergesundheitsinitiativen in New York konzentrieren. Cazzoli bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen von Lincoln International mit, wo er die Consumer Healthcare geleitet und M&A- sowie Finanzierungstransaktionen in den Bereichen OTC, VMS, medizinische Ernährung und Körperpflege verwaltet hat.
Zuvor hatte Cazzoli Positionen bei Sawaya Partners und Barclays/Lehman Brothers inne und war auf die Bereiche Gesundheit und Wellness spezialisiert. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von Houlihan Lokey, die Fachkompetenz im Sektor und den Kundenservice zu verbessern. Die Consumer Group des Unternehmens, bestehend aus fast 130 Finanzfachleuten weltweit, behält eine starke Position im globalen Konsumentengeschäft und belegt den ersten Platz bei globalen Konsumententransaktionen unter 1 Milliarde Dollar im Jahr 2023, mit 50 Transaktionen laut LSEG.
- Ranked #1 in global consumer transactions under $1 billion in 2023 with 50 deals
- Strategic expansion of consumer health coverage capabilities through experienced hire
- Large global team of 130 financial professionals in Consumer Group
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The appointment of Riccardo Cazzoli as Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey's Consumer Group represents a strategic enhancement of the firm's consumer health capabilities. His extensive background in consumer healthcare M&A, particularly in OTC, VMS and medical nutrition sectors from Lincoln International and Sawaya Partners, brings valuable expertise to HLI's already strong consumer practice.
The hire aligns with HLI's market position as the #1 investment bank for global consumer transactions under
For investors, while a single hire typically doesn't move the needle significantly, this strategic addition in the growing consumer health space could contribute to HLI's competitive positioning and potential fee revenue growth. The consumer health sector has been seeing increased M&A activity due to changing consumer preferences and health awareness post-pandemic.
The consumer health sector represents a high-growth opportunity in investment banking, driven by aging demographics, increased health consciousness and ongoing consolidation in the OTC and VMS markets. Houlihan Lokey's targeted expansion in this space through Cazzoli's hire indicates their strategic focus on capturing more market share in this lucrative segment.
The timing is particularly relevant as the consumer health sector continues to evolve with changing consumer preferences and digital transformation. The OTC and VMS markets have shown resilience during economic downturns, making this a strategic move for HLI's business diversification. Cazzoli's experience with both traditional consumer goods and healthcare creates valuable cross-sector expertise that could help HLI better serve clients at the intersection of these markets.
Riccardo Cazzoli Joins Consumer Group as a Managing Director
Mr. Cazzoli joins from Lincoln International, where he was a Managing Director and Head of Consumer Healthcare, responsible for M&A and financing transactions for clients in the OTC, VMS, medical nutrition, and personal care sectors. His prior experience also includes roles at Sawaya Partners, where he was a Managing Director in the Consumer Group with a focus on the health and wellness sector, and at Barclays/Lehman Brothers, where he worked in the Global Consumer Group in
“As we continue toward our goal of delivering to our clients the deepest and best sector expertise, we seek individuals who both possess that depth of expertise and embody the most valuable elements of our culture,” said Tim Larsen, Global Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group. “Riccardo’s track record, sector knowledge, market relationships, and consistency with our desired culture position him to be an outstanding leader in our firm’s consumer health effort and in our Consumer Group generally. We are confident that he will add to the superior client service for which Houlihan Lokey is known around the world.”
“I am excited to join the team at Houlihan Lokey and contribute to its outstanding track record of success. The firm’s reputation for excellence, global footprint, and market relationships make for a uniquely compelling opportunity. I look forward to partnering with my colleagues in the Consumer Group and delivering the superior advice that Houlihan Lokey’s clients expect,” said Mr. Cazzoli.
Mr. Cazzoli holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of
With nearly 130 financial professionals worldwide, Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Group has earned a global reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services. In 2023, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for global consumer transactions under
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