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21 June 2010Houlihan Lokey Appoints Eileen Kamerick Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES – June 21, 2010 – Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, announced today that Eileen Kamerick has joined as a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer responsible for leading the firm’s global financial management operations, including reporting, capital structure, taxes and treasury.
Ms. Kamerick brings 25 years of senior-level financial and legal experience gained at several Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey, she served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer for TectaAmerica Corp., the nation’s largest commercial roofing company. Before that, Ms. Kamerick was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSII), the world’s leading executive search and leadership development firm.
“We are delighted to have Eileen join our senior management team at this exciting time in the growth of Houlihan Lokey,” said Co-Chief Executive Officer Jeff Werbalowsky. “Her sharp financial skills and proven track record make her an excellent fit for us at a time when our global expansion effort is well under way,” added Co-CEO Scott Beiser.
“It is an honor to accept this leadership role at Houlihan Lokey, a firm that I have always held in the highest regard throughout my career,” Ms. Kamerick said. “Houlihan Lokey’s ability to advocate for its clients and to provide strategic resources across three continents creates unique opportunities for continued growth and expansion.”
Earlier in her career, Ms. Kamerick was Vice President and Treasurer of Amoco, and she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BCOM3 Group, a media holding company with operations in more than 90 countries.
Ms. Kamerick holds a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College, a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago.
Houlihan Lokey is an international investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation serving clients for 40 years. The firm is ranked globally as the No. 1 restructuring advisor, the No. 1 M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years, and the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $1 billion, according to Thomson Reuters. Houlihan Lokey has 14 offices and more than 800 employees in Europe, the United States and Asia. The firm serves more than 1,000 clients each year, ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations.
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