UBS executive Galfetti becomes part of HL's secondary private equity team

Sandro Galfetti, a seasoned industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, has joined Houlihan Lokey as a Managing Director. In his new role, Galfetti will be based in London and will lead the GP-led secondary advisor business in Europe.

Galfetti was previously the head of EMEA secondary advisory at UBS Investment Bank, where he was instrumental in closing 15 GP-led secondary transactions in 2024. These transactions included single- and multi-asset continuation vehicles, a testament to Galfetti's expertise in the field.

Before venturing into investment banking, Galfetti started his career at Swiss Re Financial Services as a project auditor and structured credit underwriter. He later moved on to hold secondary investment management roles at PJT Partners, The Blackstone Group, and Capital Dynamics.

In his new role at Houlihan Lokey, Galfetti will work alongside Michael Pilson, the firm's global co-head of equity capital solutions. The pair will be responsible for advising EMEA-based private capital sponsors on GP-led transactions.

Houlihan Lokey's secondary market solutions business offers services such as liquidity solutions and capital structuring. In Q2 2025, the group reported US$605 million in revenues, an 18% increase year-on-year, reflecting the growing demand for these services.

Matt Swain, Managing Director and global co-head of equity capital solutions, commented on the growth of the secondary market. Swain believes that the growth will take dollar volumes to new heights in the short, medium, and long-term.

It's worth noting that the name of Galfetti's predecessor as Head of EMEA Secondary Advisory at UBS Investment Bank is not explicitly mentioned in the available search results. However, Galfetti's impressive track record speaks volumes about his capabilities and the value he will bring to Houlihan Lokey.

As Galfetti embarks on this new journey, he is poised to make significant contributions to Houlihan Lokey's secondary market solutions business and the European private capital market at large.