New Vice President’s M&A expertise and multidisciplinary background strengthen firm's deal execution capabilities
PKF Investment Banking (PKFIB) is pleased to announce that Mark Gianfalla has joined the firm as Vice President. Mark will focus primarily on executing M&A transactions and assisting with business development initiatives. He will be based in the firm’s New York City office.
Prior to joining PKFIB, Mark spent over a decade at the intersection of technology, finance and M&A, both as an operator, investment banker and buy-side professional. He has executed over 20 M&A transactions and capital raises globally, including with clients or targets across the US, Canada, India, Israel, the EU and UK.
Mark has gained expertise across multiple industries encompassing software, consumer goods and e-commerce, mobility and audio. His financial background includes experience at both bulge bracket and lower middle-market boutique banks, as well as a senior operating role at a growth-stage startup. Most recently, Mark held an M&A and strategy position at HARMAN, the Samsung subsidiary, where he was instrumental in the acquisition of Sound United from Masimo.
“We are excited to have Mark join the PKFIB team. His multidisciplinary experience and proven track record in deal execution will continue to generate tremendous value for our clients,” said Robert Murphy, Partner at PKF Investment Banking. “Mark is a consummate professional and will be a valuable asset to the firm’s continued success.”
Mark earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and started his career at Morgan Stanley.
As PKFIB continues to build on its strong momentum, the firm is pursuing expansion of its team and M&A capabilities through the addition of Managing Directors and Directors with specialized industry expertise.