Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Walid Houalla as our newest Sell-Side M&A Advisor.
Introducing Walid:
Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Walid joins Calder Capital with a strong financial and lending background, along with a client-focused perspective. He previously worked at Oxford Bank, where he was an analyst, before he transitioned into a lending role. Prior to Oxford Bank, Walid worked at SBM Management, where he supported financial operations for the Ford site in Cleveland. He holds a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University.
When asked what led him to join Calder Capital, Walid stated, “I wanted to transition into a business development and advisory role where I had ownership of the upside. I believe the lower middle market sell-side market will be very active from 2027-2032, and therefore I believe it is a good time to begin a career at Calder Capital. Having worked alongside many talented bankers and commercial lenders, I was drawn to sell-side M&A because it offers the opportunity to own the transaction process from origination through closing while helping business owners achieve successful outcomes.”
Walid is eager to get started, adding, “What I’m looking forward to most at Calder Capital is earning trust with business owners and truly owning each sell-side process. I’m excited by the opportunity to approach the role with an entrepreneurial mindset and treat it as if I’m building my own business. That autonomy allows me to be creative in how I source opportunities, build relationships, and execute, while still being fully accountable for performance and results.”
Motivated by growth and competition and paired with the drive to win, Walid is focused on putting everything he has into both his personal and professional goals. He is also motivated by helping others, especially when he can guide someone through an important transition and create a positive outcome. Outside of work, Walid spends much of his time focused on health and fitness. He goes to the gym most days, enjoys sauna and cold plunge routines, plays recreational soccer, golfs weekly, and walks three to four miles a day, which he views as a form of meditation and a way to reset mentally. He lives by the mantra, “Those who find success are too busy to search for it,” which reminds him that success is often the byproduct of consistent effort, discipline, and daily action rather than obsessing over outcomes.
In his new role as Sell-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor, Walid will leverage his firsthand transaction experience to support Calder Capital Sell-Side clients throughout the M&A process. Walid will be responsible for assisting clients in qualifying and vetting potential buyers, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, and navigating the intricate landscape of M&A transactions.
“We’re thrilled to have Walid join Calder Capital and expand our Southeast Michigan presence. With Walid’s’ competitive mindset, strong financial background, and genuine desire to help people through their business sales, I am undoubtedly certain he will be a tremendous asset to our team and clients. I’m excited to see him grow in this role,” said Garrett Monroe, Sell-Side Managing Director at Calder Capital.
We’re excited to have Walid Houalla on the Calder Capital team. To learn more about Walid’s professional journey, connect with him on LinkedIn.
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About Calder Capital
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a cross-industry mergers and acquisitions advisory firm with offices across the United States. Calder provides valuation, sell-side, and buy-side services. We are nationally recognized for excellence in advising $1-100M enterprise value transactions in manufacturing, construction, distribution, and business services. Calder serves business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, financial buyers, and investors. Learn more at www.CalderGR.com.
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