Now in its 24th year, the Deal Maker program recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals with proven track records of leadership, innovation and success through the art of the deal. Each of the winners has, in some way, challenged conventional thinking in order to drive growth in their organization and the business community. The program focuses primarily on transactions and growth within the last 18 to 24 months.
The Deal Maker Awards Program is one the most prominent business events in the city.
Brad East, Cherry Bekaert
Kendra Bach, Wells Fargo
Bill Keehn, Fifth Third Bank
Brad Russell, Bank of America
Brad Russell, Bank of America and Kristen Sumpter, Robert Half
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Zach Postma, Fifth Third Bank
Brad Russell and David Johnson, Bank of America
Worldpay, a global leader in payment technology and solutions, will be honored with the Deal of the Year Award. Worldpay became an independent company following the closure of a transaction on February 2, 2024. The Company is overseen by private equity firm GTCR, with a 55% majority ownership interest, while FIS will retain a 45% ownership interest. Charles Drucker resumed his former role as CEO and Worldpay’s headquarters were re-established in Cincinnati, bringing more than 500 new jobs and $56 million in associated payroll to Southwest Ohio.
Nominated by: Ben Bernecker, Vaco
Mark Greenberg, Silverstone Capital Advisors, will be honored as the the Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mark is an exceptional entrepreneur, operating president, Fortune 500 group/division head, independent director, and investment banker. As a principal investor, advisor and transaction team member, Mark has participated in more than 300 M&A and capital funding transactions, serving Fortune 1000 companies, middle-market companies, and high-growth venture-backed businesses as well as regional and national financial institutions. In addition, Mark’s business valuation, management buyout and deal structuring expertise are in high demand from businesses, investors, and financial institutions throughout the region and nationally. Mark serves on several company boards and is an independent director for Quipt Home Medical. Mark is an adjunct faculty member at University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner Graduate School of Business, where he teaches the school’s Mergers and Acquisitions course to MBA and MS Finance students. Mark speaks and writes on a range of business topics including transaction finance, business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and economics. His articles appear in business journals and newspapers in the Midwest and nationally. He is a multiple degree magna cum laude graduate of Boston University.
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Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with 59 chapters worldwide. ACG’s global network comprises more than 100,000 middle market professionals who invest, own and advise growing companies. Learn more about ACG membership.