New Vice President's M&A expertise and multidisciplinary background strengthen firm's deal execution capabilities

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PKF Investment Banking (PKFIB) is pleased to announce that Mark Gianfalla has joined the firm as Vice President. Mark will focus primarily on executing M&A transactions and assisting with business development initiatives. He will be based in the firm's New York City office.

Prior to joining PKFIB, Mark spent over a decade at the intersection of technology, finance and M&A, both as an operator, investment banker and buy-side professional. He has executed over 20 M&A transactions and capital raises globally, including with clients or targets across the US, Canada, India, Israel, the EU and UK.

Mark has gained expertise across multiple industries encompassing software, consumer goods and e-commerce, mobility and audio. His financial background includes experience at both bulge bracket and lower middle-market boutique banks, as well as a senior operating role at a growth-stage startup. Most recently, Mark held an M&A and strategy position at HARMAN, the Samsung subsidiary, where he was instrumental in the acquisition of Sound United from Masimo.

"We are excited to have Mark join the PKFIB team. His multidisciplinary experience and proven track record in deal execution will continue to generate tremendous value for our clients," said Robert Murphy, Partner at PKF Investment Banking. "Mark is a consummate professional and will be a valuable asset to the firm's continued success."

Mark earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business and started his career at Morgan Stanley.

As PKFIB continues to build on its strong momentum, the firm is pursuing expansion of its team and M&A capabilities through the addition of Managing Directors and Directors with specialized industry expertise.

About PKF Investment Banking

PKF O'Connor Davies Capital LLC (DBA PKF Investment Banking) is a subsidiary and investment banking affiliate of PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC. Whether a business owner is ready to sell the company or seeking growth through acquisition, our investment banking team is committed and credentialed to help owners achieve their objectives. PKF Investment Banking provides guidance through every step of the process and brings the expertise to enhance certainty to close – while always staying focused on maximizing the value derived from the transaction.

With deep expertise in and a dedicated focus on the lower middle market, the PKF Investment Banking team has completed over 300 M&A engagements in North America and abroad throughout their careers. The firm has extensive experience partnering with business owners across a broad range of industries, encompassing business and professional services, consumer and food & beverage, distribution, diversified industrials and software/IT services, among others. For more information, visit www.pkfib.com.

Securities-related transactions are processed through an unaffiliated broker-dealer, Burch & Company, Inc.

About PKF O'Connor Davies

PKF O'Connor Davies is a top-tier accounting, tax and advisory practice with a long history of serving domestic and international clients. "Know Greater Value" speaks to the confidence and guidance that our clients realize when they work with us. It reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest levels of value, expertise and service in everything we do. Our clients Know Greater Connections, Know Greater Insights and Know Greater Value. "PKF O'Connor Davies" is the brand name under which PKF O'Connor Davies LLP and PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. PKF O'Connor Davies LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services and PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and advisory services.

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