Lincoln International adds Joe Sparacino as Managing Director, Expanding Auto Aftermarket Coverage

New hires join in newly introduced Boston office

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Joe Sparacino has joined as a Managing Director. His arrival augments the firm’s global auto aftermarket sector coverage offering and marks the opening of a new office for the firm in Boston.

Joe and Lincoln’s auto aftermarket team will be supported by two team members in Boston, including a Vice President who will provide M&A advisory services to private and family-owned businesses, private equity firms, and public corporations within the global automotive aftermarket. The firm plans to grow the office through strategic recruitment efforts locally.

With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and M&A, Joe will spearhead Lincoln’s auto aftermarket coverage. He will capitalize on numerous collaboration opportunities with colleagues specializing in related sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, business services, and technology.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Joe and his team to the firm and into the Consumer Group, where he will join Alejandro Barrera and Jeremy Mau to lead efforts broadly around auto aftermarket advisory, identifying and maximizing intersections with other groups within Lincoln to bring best-in-class thinking and solutions to clients,” commented Chris Petrossian and Chris Stradling, Managing Directors and co-heads of Lincoln’s U.S. Consumer Group, in a joint statement. “The market tailwinds in the sector – from continued growth and the age of vehicles on the road to enthusiast spending – continue to be strong. With Joe’s deep expertise and global industry relationships, we expect to bring more tailored and integrated thinking forward, continuing the team’s strong momentum.”

According to the Auto Care Association, the global automotive aftermarket industry had an 8.6% growth rate in 2023 and is expected to be a $613 billion industry in 2027. Lincoln has advised on 6 deals in the space since 2023.

“The global automotive aftermarket is large, growing, and fragmented, presenting ample opportunities for companies to grow through M&A and raise capital for expansion,” Joe said. “I look forward to joining the Lincoln platform and collaborating with the firm’s existing automotive aftermarket professionals and others across various industry verticals to drive positive client outcomes that have a lasting impact.”

Prior to joining Lincoln, Joe was a Managing Director at Stifel where he led the firm’s auto aftermarket investment banking practice. Previously, he was a Managing Director at BB&T Capital Markets, where he held the same role.