Hilco Corporate Finance announced Mark A. Smith has been appointed Managing Director within the firm's Corporate Finance team. Smith previously joined the Hilco Global Industrial Group, focusing on the metals, mining and adjacent sectors. He is based in Northbrook, Ill., and will split his time between Corporate Finance and Industrial.

Smith previously worked for Houlihan Lokey, where he was Global Head of Metals and Mining. Prior to Houlihan Lokey, he was serving as managing director in the metals & mining practice at HSBC Securities. He has also held senior executive roles at FTI Consulting, ABN AMRO/Royal Bank of Scotland and GE Capital, among others.

Specializing in investment banking, strategy and corporate finance with extensive corporate mergers and acquisitions experience, capital raising and restructuring experience, Smith has developed broad and deep expertise in working with clients in acquiring and divesting businesses, raising equity and debt financing for growth, leveraged buyouts and other strategic matters.

"Mark brings a tremendous range of deal making experience to Hilco Corporate Finance, having worked on M&A transactions, strategic advisory, capital raising, valuation, and numerous related investment banking activities over a nearly 20-year career," said Jason Frank, Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Corporate Finance. "We are thrilled that Mark is joining the team, and we're certain his deep industry experience and network will be invaluable as we continue to expand our overall platform."

Smith, who holds a BBA in finance and economics from Indiana University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, said, "I'm excited to officially join Hilco Corporate Finance because of its ability to tap into Hilco Global market leading platforms such as Valuation and Industrial. We are in a unique position to offer our clients a comprehensive set of solutions designed specifically to fit their needs."