Adam Gifford

Adam Gifford is the Managing Director at Lincoln International, based in the Greater Chicago Area. He specializes in providing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services, particularly within the industrial sector, where he has successfully executed transactions for private equity groups, public companies, and family-owned businesses. His expertise extends to buy-side transactions, cross-border advisory, and debt advisory, focusing on specialty vehicle and niche-engineered product companies, as well as firms in the energy, power, and infrastructure markets.12

Gifford has been with Lincoln International since he started his career as an analyst and has developed a deep understanding of the business dynamics that drive his sectors of focus. He is committed to partnering with business owners to help them achieve their financial goals through strategic alternatives.13 He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame.1

In recognition of his contributions to the field, Gifford was named one of the recipients of the Emerging Leaders Awards by The M&A Advisor, highlighting his impact in the M&A landscape.1