Michael Doyle Joins BGL as Managing Director in Consumer Sector
Advisor - People | Apr 02, 2025 | EIN
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a distinguished independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, announced the appointment of Michael J. Doyle as a Managing Director in their Consumer investment banking vertical. Situated in Chicago, Doyle is set to fortify the firm's reach within the consumer products sphere, emphasizing consumer-facing automotive aftermarket and household products. BGL has expanded its Managing Director roster by over 90% since 2022, highlighting the firm's strategic growth. John Tilson, Head of BGL's Consumer vertical, emphasized Doyle's sector knowledge and its alignment with BGL's focus on deep sector specialization. Doyle's extensive experience includes representing diverse consumer companies in M&A transactions and growth equity investments. Previously, Doyle served as Managing Director and Partner at William Blair for 15 years. BGL has also broadened its industry coverage, adding a dozen new sectors and expanding its advisory services, positioning itself as a leader in the global middle market.
Sectors
- Investment Banking
- Financial Advisory
- Consumer Products
Geography
- United States – BGL operates across various states with offices in cities like Chicago, Boston, and New York, and Michael Doyle will be based in the Chicago office.
Industry
- Investment Banking – BGL is an independent investment bank providing advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, to middle-market companies.
- Financial Advisory – BGL offers financial advisory services to corporations and private equity groups, including valuations and fairness opinions.
- Consumer Products – Michael Doyle's appointment centers on expanding BGL's presence in the consumer products sector, focusing on automotive aftermarket and household products.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) | Employer | Company | An independent investment bank focused on global middle-market advisory services. |
| Michael J. Doyle | Managing Director | Person | Newly appointed Managing Director at BGL, formerly at William Blair. |
| William Blair | Former Employer | Company | An investment firm where Michael Doyle served as a Managing Director and Partner. |
| John Tilson | Head of Consumer Vertical | Person | Leads the Consumer vertical at BGL and commented on the strategic fit of Doyle. |