Michael Gacek

Managing Director, Private Equity Services, at Alvarez & Marsal

Michael Gacek is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal's Transaction Advisory Group based in Chicago.1 2 He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having participated in over 400 transactions throughout his career.1

Professional Background

Mr. Gacek specializes in financial due diligence for private equity and strategic investors. His expertise includes:

Determining acquisition targets' quality of earnings
Analyzing working capital requirements
Ensuring proper deal structure in acquisition and financing agreements
Completing carve-out and stand-alone statements for strategic buyers1

Industry Experience

He has worked across various industries, including:

General manufacturing and distribution
Waste management
Automotive
Telecom
Consumer and business services1

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Illinois
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member of the Illinois CPA Society
Member of the University of Illinois Alumni Club of Chicago1

Prior Experience

Before joining Alvarez & Marsal, Mr. Gacek held positions at:

Deloitte & Touche: Senior Manager of transaction services
Arthur Andersen: Audit practice1

Michael Gacek's LinkedIn profile confirms his current role as Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, with over 500 connections in the Greater Chicago Area.2