Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank, announced the appointment of Sandro Galfetti as a Managing Director within its Capital Solutions Group. Galfetti will be based in Zurich and will be a key member of the Equity Capital Solutions team.
His role will center on advising private capital sponsors across the EMEA region on GP-led transactions, including continuation vehicles. He will work alongside Michael Pilson, who has relocated to London, to lead the firm’s European GP-led secondary advisory business.
Galfetti brings extensive experience in the secondary market. Previously, he served as Head of EMEA Secondary Advisory at UBS Investment Bank, specializing in private capital secondary transactions and sponsor-led liquidity solutions. Before UBS, he held a Managing Director position at PJT Partners and worked on the buy-side at Capital Dynamics. He started his career at Swiss Re in Zurich.
Gregg Newman, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Houlihan Lokey‘s Capital Solutions Group, expressed enthusiasm about Galfetti‘s appointment, emphasizing his expertise and alignment with the firm’s client-focused approach. He highlighted the continued growth and comprehensive advisory platform offered by the Capital Solutions business.
Matt Swain, Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Equity Capital Solutions, commented on the growth of the secondary market and how Galfetti‘s appointment reflects the firm’s commitment to maintaining a leading position in secondary market advisory, particularly in the EMEA region.
Galfetti himself noted the increasing demand for sophisticated liquidity solutions within the maturing secondaries market. He believes Houlihan Lokey‘s strong capital solutions capabilities and extensive industry expertise make it uniquely positioned to thrive in this environment.
Houlihan Lokey‘s Secondary Solutions team boasts significant experience in GP-led secondary transactions, exceeding $19 billion in transaction value and closing 15 GP-led transactions in 2024 alone. The team has established relationships with a wide range of investors, including traditional secondary investors, primary investors, direct investors, and sovereign wealth funds. They collaborate closely with Houlihan Lokey‘s corporate finance teams to provide comprehensive services.
The Capital Solutions Group at Houlihan Lokey consists of over 170 professionals across 15 offices globally. In 2024, the group successfully raised and advised on approximately $23 billion across roughly 115 transactions. Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank providing services in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory.
Related
