Alvarez & Marsal appoints Michael Golichowski as corporate real estate leader

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading management consulting firm based in New York, has announced the appointment of Michael Golichowski as a managing director and head of the corporate real estate and M&A transformation offering within its private equity performance improvement (PEPI) group. With two decades of experience in advising both corporate and private equity clients on real estate strategy, M&A transformation, and performance enhancement, Golichowski will be based in Chicago.

His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including due diligence, integration and carve-out planning, and portfolio optimization across various sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and chemicals. Prior to joining Alvarez & Marsal, Golichowski held key positions at prominent firms such as EY-Parthenon and Grant Thornton, where he focused on real estate investment trusts and corporate real estate strategies.

Jeff Shaffer, PEPI managing director and M&A services practice leader at Alvarez & Marsal, emphasized the importance of real estate in the context of M&A transactions, especially in light of the changing landscape brought about by the pandemic. Many companies are currently grappling with excess space and the need to right-size their real estate footprints, impacting both costs and culture. Golichowski’s appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to aligning real estate with overall business strategy to drive efficiency, promote collaboration, and enhance long-term enterprise value.

Commenting on his new role, Golichowski expressed excitement about the commercial prospects at Alvarez & Marsal, noting the opportunity to establish a cross-industry M&A transformation practice with a focus on corporate real estate. He highlighted the firm’s ability to leverage its market position and harness the expertise of its team to address the complexities of today’s deal environment effectively.

Alvarez & Marsal, known for its advisory, business performance improvement, and turnaround management services, operates globally with over 11,500 employees in 91 offices spanning six continents. The firm’s recent addition of Barry Gold as a managing director in its PEPI group further strengthens its expertise and capabilities in the field.

Overall, Golichowski’s appointment underlines Alvarez & Marsal’s strategic focus on enhancing its corporate real estate and M&A transformation offerings to better serve its clients and address the evolving needs of the business landscape. With his wealth of experience and specialized knowledge, Golichowski is poised to lead the firm’s initiatives in real estate strategy, M&A transformation, and performance improvement, cementing Alvarez & Marsal’s position as a premier consulting partner in the industry.