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Evalla Advisors Strengthens Leadership Team

Evalla Advisors, a prominent investment banking firm dedicated to the marketing and technology service sectors, has recently announced key appointments aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities. The firm has welcomed Veersen Ghatge as its new managing director and Robert Pickering as a senior operating advisor, both bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.

A Glimpse into Veersen Ghatge’s Career

With nearly two decades in investment banking and private equity, Ghatge has built an impressive resume primarily focused on the marketing and technology services sector. His previous positions include managing director at Madison Alley and founder of a private investment firm. Notably, he has held multiple roles within the Technology, Media, and Telecom group at Wells Fargo Securities. Over his career, Ghatge has successfully facilitated over $10 billion in debt and equity financings for clients and has played a central role in numerous mergers and acquisitions.

Most recently, Ghatge led the sale of Levelwing to Mindgruve and the acquisition of SPCSHP by MSQ, collaborating closely with Pickering on these transactions. This substantial background will be crucial in driving Evalla's M&A practice, particularly in the dynamic technology consulting space.

Robert Pickering’s Extensive Expertise

Robert Pickering comes to Evalla with more than thirty years of experience across digital marketing and technology industries. Early in his career, he held positions with major firms such as Arthur Andersen, Accenture, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He later served as chairman and CEO of Origin, leading it through significant growth before his tenure as CEO at LBi, a European digital marketing agency. During his time at LBi, the agency achieved remarkable growth resulting in an IPO followed by its acquisition by Publicis Groupe.

More recently, Pickering was a strategic operating partner at Madison Alley, where he advised clients on operational and strategic M&A opportunities, including high-profile deals like TheoremOne’s sale to MediaMonks and Dentsu’s acquisition of Cardinal Path. His extensive experience equips him to guide Evalla’s clients through complex operational and strategic decisions in the marketing services sector.

Enhancing Evalla's M&A Practice

Both Ghatge and Pickering are set to collaborate closely at Evalla Advisors to build out the M&A practice even further within technology service sectors. Their combined expertise will allow Evalla to offer unprecedented guidance to marketing agencies, smoothly navigating both buy-side and sell-side transactions alongside the firm's comprehensive transaction advisory team.

Ghatge expressed his excitement about joining the innovative team at Evalla, stating, "I’m thrilled to join Evalla’s innovative, results-driven team, and I look forward to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients." His confidence in Evalla's ethical commitment underlines the foundation upon which the firm aims to support its clients diligently.

Pickering also shared his enthusiasm, saying, "It's a pleasure to join Lori and her world-class advisory team. I have enjoyed my partnership with Veersen and look forward to our continued work together." Their collaborative spirit signals a promising future for Evalla Advisors as they aim to elevate their M&A services.

Looking Ahead

Ghatge's primary objectives will be to steer transactions within the marketing and technology consulting fields, helping Evalla evolve from a boutique M&A firm into a robust investment-banking establishment that fosters substantial value for a diverse range of entrepreneurs. Likewise, Pickering will offer due guidance to marketing and technology service companies, ensuring they adhere to their strategic merger and acquisition needs while benefiting from insights drawn from his extensive operational and transaction advisory experiences.

Lori Murphree, founder and managing partner at Evalla, expressed her enthusiasm about these appointments, acknowledging the potential these leaders have to significantly enhance the firm’s capabilities. Their addition represents a strategic move toward reinforcing Evalla's standing in the marketplace as a trusted advisor in the realms of mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, and capital raising.

As Evalla Advisors evolves with Ghatge and Pickering at the forefront, the firm’s dedication to maintaining transparency and integrity will continue to drive its mission of building enduring partnerships with its clients, promoting success in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and technology services.

About Evalla Advisors

Evalla Advisors is committed to delivering exceptional value for entrepreneurs across marketing agencies, martech, and digital transformation consultancies, operating with principles of conscious capitalism. With strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development advisory, and capital raising, Evalla provides tailored solutions to enhance client outcomes. For more information, visit evallaadvisors.com.