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Houlihan Lokey Appoints Jean Baptiste Didier As Managing Director

PUBLIC · HLISep 02, 2026•6 days ago

Position

Director

Company

Houlihan Lokey

Jean-Baptiste Didier
Los AngelesFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechBanking

Description

Houlihan Lokey has announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Didier as Managing Director in its Financial Sponsors Group based in Paris. Mr. Didier will lead financial sponsor coverage activities in France.

Company Information

Company

Houlihan Lokey

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.

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