The DAK Group welcomes two investment bankers to bolster its middle market firms

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Rochelle Park-based the DAK Group recently announced it added two highly accomplished investment bankers to its team — Mike Simon and Greg Leshik.

Simon, principal – has a strong history working closely with middle-market and family-owned companies in the U.S. and abroad. He was most recently a managing director at American Corporate Services an M&A Advisory firm. With over 140 successful transactions and $5 billion in transaction value, he believes trust and communication are key to getting deals closed.

Leshik, director, leverages extensive expertise managing each phase of the M&A transaction lifecycle to maximize value for his clients at closing. He joins DAK from BNP Paribas where he served as a director on the consumer M&A team advising clients across diverse subsectors including food & beverage, consumer products & services, health & wellness, and retail & e-commerce.

“At DAK, our growth has been driven by our unwavering commitment to attracting and empowering exceptional talent,” Alan Scharfstein, CEO of The DAK Group, said. “As we continue to expand, our focus remains on delivering unparalleled service to our clients, offering them superior, personalized attention at every stage of the process.”

“We are delighted to welcome Mike and Greg,” Scharfstein continued. “Their extensive expertise, deep knowledge, and impressive track records in deal-making will significantly enhance our capabilities. This expansion underscores our dedication to capitalizing on the healthy middle-market M&A environment, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of strategic insight and support.”