Meridian Capital’s Brandon Leyert Announced as Recipient of the 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards

SEATTLE, WA, JUNE 20 – The M&A Advisor announced Brandon Leyert, a Director at Meridian Capital, is a recipient of the 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Award.

The M&A Advisor, a globally renowned organization known for recognizing and showcasing leading M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals, established this awards program to honor excellence and foster mentorship and professional development among emerging leaders in the corporate finance and dealmaking industries.

Brandon Leyert has been chosen from a pool of prominent nominees for his notable accomplishments in business and in service to the community.  Evaluation of the nominees and selection of the winners was completed by an independent judging panel.

“The world of dealmaking is always changing, and, over the past 15 years, The M&A Advisor has recognized the brilliance of over fifteen hundred professionals—experts who set the bar high in their fields. The Emerging Leader Award recipients, who have the spirit of innovation and ambition, are ready to shape the future of our industry. By creating a network of business visionaries, philanthropists, educators, and personal growth mentors, we are building a vibrant ‘leadership community.’ Our mission is clear: to give these rising stars the tools and motivation to not only succeed in their careers but also to make a positive difference in the lives of others, thus sparking a wave of transformation,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor.

“Having worked with Brandon for over eight years, I continue to be impressed by his positive attitude, resourceful nature, deep industry expertise, and ability to drive clients and team members towards successful outcomes.  Well done, Brandon, well deserved!” said James Rothenberger, Managing Director at Meridian Capital.

“I am thrilled and honored to be recognized by The M&A Advisor as part of this year’s Emerging Leaders Awards. Advising businesses and their principals through M&A transitions and growth strategies is an incredibly rewarding experience, and I enjoy having the opportunity to partner with founders, entrepreneurs, and owners to achieve their goals,” said Brandon Leyert.

Brandon Leyert is a Director at Meridian Capital and group lead for Meridian’s Engineering, Construction, & Building Products (ENCBP) industry vertical. He also co-leads Meridian’s Residential & Commercial Services practice and supports the Food & Agribusiness industry team. As a Director, Brandon primarily advises middle-market companies and their owners on selling and acquiring businesses, raising equity and debt capital, and evaluating strategic alternatives and succession planning. Brandon has spearheaded the firm’s expansion in numerous subsectors within the ENCBP industry team, including Residential / Home Services and Architecture, Engineering, Environmental, and Construction (AEC) Services. Prior to joining Meridian Capital, Brandon worked at Moss Adams Capital, a Seattle-based Investment Bank. Brandon graduated cum laude from the University of Washington, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with dual concentrations in finance and marketing.

The M&A Advisor will welcome the winners of the Emerging Leaders Award at a formal black-tie Awards Gala in New York City. This distinguished event will present them to the business community and recognize their outstanding accomplishments. The Emerging Leaders Awards Gala is part of the 2024 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 23-24, 2024. This unique event connects current and former recipients of the Emerging Leaders Award with each other and industry leaders.

For a complete list of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Award Winners Click Here.

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