Bio

Ari Berger, a senior managing director in the firm’s strategic advisory practice, co-heads the consumer retail group. With more than 25 years in the industry, Mr. Berger has extensive experience across the full spectrum of investment banking transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, defense advisory and restructurings. He has been a trusted advisor on a number of notable transactions, including the acquisitions by Foot Locker of WSS and atmos, as well as the sale of Champion to Authentic Brands Group, RugsUSA to Francisco Partners, Supervalu to United Natural Foods, Save-A-Lot to Onex, Mattress Firm to Steinhoff, Grocery Outlet to Hellman & Friedman, Yankee Candle to Jarden, and Dollar General to KKR. Prior to joining Evercore, Mr. Berger worked in the respective consumer retail groups of Barclays, Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse. He holds a B.S. in economics and mathematics from Duke University.