Houlihan Lokey Appoints Widmann, Stoltze

Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank, announced two senior appointments in its global Industrials Group to expand its coverage of the specialty distribution sector in Europe. Philipp Widmann has joined as a Managing Director to lead the new team in Frankfurt, bringing over a decade of M&A and capital markets experience from Robert W. Baird & Co. Henning Stoltze also joined as a Director from Robert W. Baird & Co., where he focused on the specialty distribution sector. These hires are part of Houlihan Lokey's strategy to strengthen its European expertise, establish a global platform, and deliver cross-border solutions to clients in both Europe and North America. The firm's leadership, including Bill Peluchiwski, Reed Anderson, and Frank Merkel, emphasized the importance of these appointments for the continued growth and market leadership of Houlihan Lokey's Industrials Group.