Three-time founder and veteran corporate development leader brings a buyer’s-eye view to PALAZZO’s sell-side clients in marketing services, e-commerce technology & services
PALAZZO is pleased to announce that Christian Hassold has joined the firm as Managing Director, further strengthening its leadership in the marketing services and technology services sectors.
Christian brings more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, operator and M&A executive. After building and successfully exiting companies, he spent nearly a decade leading strategy and M&A at software and digital marketing businesses including ChannelAdvisor (now Rithum), Salsify and Wpromote.
Most recently, Christian played a key role in several transactions across the commerce and digital marketing ecosystem, including Wpromote’s acquisition of Giant Spoon, CommerceIQ’s acquisition of e.Fundamentals, Salsify’s acquisition of Alkemics and ChannelAdvisor’s acquisition of HubLogix. He has also advised private equity firms on acquisition strategy across commerce, media and digital marketing.
That experience gives PALAZZO’s clients a distinct edge. Christian has sat on every side of the table, as a founder selling, as a corporate development leader buying, and as an advisor to sponsors ranging from $3 to $90 billion AUM. He knows how strategic and financial buyers underwrite a deal, what earns a premium, and what derails a process late. He now puts that insight to work for sponsors and founders preparing to sell and navigating a process.
“After years on the buy side, I know what separates a good outcome from a great one, and it’s usually decided long before the first buyer call,” said Christian Hassold. “PALAZZO’s sector focus is squarely in my lane, and Phil has built a team that shares my passion for bringing great businesses together. I’m thrilled to join and help drive the next phase of the firm’s growth.”
“Christian is a proven operator and dealmaker with exceptional depth in our core sectors,” said Philip Palazzo, Founder and President of PALAZZO. “Founders who work with him get someone who has built companies, sold them and bought them. That perspective is rare, and it will make a real difference for our clients. We’re excited to welcome him to the team.”