Aprio Adds to Infrastructure to Support Hypergrowth; Alex Gajewski Joins to Lead Corporate Development
October 10, 2024
ATLANTA – Oct. 10, 2024 – Aprio, a top 25 business advisory and accounting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Alex Gajewski as vice president of corporate development. Alex will lead Aprio’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team, playing a pivotal role in driving sustained growth and market expansion.
With a private equity and investment management background, Alex brings extensive experience in deal origination, due diligence, underwriting, and execution. He has successfully guided investment strategies across various sectors and served as a board observer for multiple portfolio companies. His leadership will be instrumental as Aprio continues to identify and leverage opportunities for strategic growth.
“Alex’s proven experience in M&A will be instrumental as Aprio continues its rapid growth and expansion into new markets,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “By working closely with our business leaders to map out and execute an M&A strategy aligned with our corporate goals, Alex will help us enhance our innovative solutions. His leadership in sourcing deals and managing the entire process will directly benefit our clients, delivering even greater success and unlocking new opportunities for them.”
Prior to joining Aprio, Gajewski co-founded WSC | Heritage, an independent sponsor focused on acquiring middle-market businesses across the U.S. He also founded Hempstead Partners, a private investment firm in Charlotte, and worked with GreyLion, a New York-based private equity firm with $1.9 billion in assets under management.
About Aprio
Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,000+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Aprio.com
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