A&M strengthens EMEA valuations team

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has appointed Richard Olson as managing director to lead its EMEA alternative investment services practice.

Richard brings more than twenty years’ experience in portfolio valuation and transaction execution across global alternative assets. 

He joins A&M after leading Lincoln International’s European portfolio valuation practice, following senior roles at Kroll.

In his new position, Richard will strengthen A&M’s support for sponsors requiring robust, defensible valuations across asset classes including private equity, credit, infrastructure and complex financial instruments. 

He will also help clients connect valuation insights with strategy, digital transformation and operational performance.

Richard said: “I am delighted to join Alvarez & Marsal at a time of phenomenal growth in alternative assets, when greater regulatory oversight and investment by global limited partners, as well as expansion to retail investors, are increasing the need for independent third-party valuations and opinions. 

“A&M’s complete service offering and deep market intelligence differentiate us in this expanding market – a true benefit to our clients.”

Richard’s appointment forms part of A&M’s wider growth strategy for its valuations practice, which includes more than 200 specialists worldwide.

Mark McMahon, managing director and global practice leader of A&M’s valuation services practice, added: “Richard is an outstanding leader of the global private capital valuations industry, with unrivalled experience that bridges the investment and advisory worlds. 

“We’re thrilled he’s joined the firm and are excited about the opportunity to further expand the practice under his leadership.

“It is terrific to have Richard join our growing pan-European valuation team. 

“His experience will be instrumental as we target the growing market demand for dependable and robust portfolio valuation solutions. 

“Richard’s knowledge and reputation, combined with A&M’s integrated global platform, are a winning proposition for fund managers looking for external support with no audit conflicts in a rapidly evolving environment.”

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