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Kenny Kraft Joins Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer, Food & Retail Group

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Slice of Retail Team
June 28, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Kenny Kraft appointed Managing Director of Consumer, Food & Retail Group at Houlihan Lokey

  • Kraft to oversee retail and multi-unit sector coverage

  • Nearly two decades of experience in retail and multi-unit concepts

  • Formerly Managing Director at J.P. Morgan covering middle-market retail sector

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

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"Kenny adds a valuable and highly specialized dimension to our retail coverage efforts, alongside a long track record of success in the multi-unit retail sector."

Tim Larsen, Managing Director and Global Co-Head at Houlihan Lokey’s Consumer Food & Retail Group
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"Houlihan Lokey’s market-leading Consumer, Food & Retail Group, paired with its extensive private capital markets expertise, deep financial sponsor relationships, and numerous other services, present a compelling and unique value proposition for retailers looking to transact in today’s active market."

Kenny Kraft, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey

Our Take:

Houlihan Lokey's strategic appointment of Kenny Kraft underscores the firm's commitment to deep sector specialization within the retail and multi-unit sectors. Kraft's extensive experience, particularly his leadership role at J.P. Morgan, positions him as a significant asset for Houlihan Lokey. His expertise will likely enhance the firm's capability to deliver superior advisory services and drive successful transactions in the evolving retail landscape. This move also reflects Houlihan Lokey's dedication to maintaining its position as a leading global investment bank, ensuring they continue to provide top-tier, specialized advisory services to their clients.