About
Derek Avdul serves as Managing Partner at Benchmark International. He leads the Los Angeles team and oversees M&A transactions throughout California. He focuses on middle-market and lower middle-market companies. He brings 20 years of experience in M&A and corporate development. His career includes roles at EY, Sony, EMI Music, and PSI Services. He has led deal teams on both the buy-side and sell-side. He earned his MBA in Finance at DePaul University while working full-time. He also helped his parents exit their business through a sale to a strategic industry buyer.
Who is a good fit for Derek Avdul
- Owners of middle-market and lower middle-market companies seeking M&A guidance in California.
- Buyers pursuing acquisitions who value experience leading buy-side corporate development teams.
- Family business owners considering a strategic sale with company continuity and legacy in mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Derek Avdul focuses on middle-market and lower middle-market companies. He oversees M&A transactions throughout California and leads Benchmark International’s Los Angeles team.
Derek Avdul has led M&A and corporate development teams on both sides of transactions. He has worked as a sell-side investment banker, independent M&A advisor, and solo practitioner.
Derek Avdul earned his MBA in Finance at DePaul University while working full-time. He brings 20 years in the business, including roles at EY, Sony, EMI Music, and PSI Services.
Derek Avdul watched his entrepreneurial parents grow their business to 35 employees. He later helped them sell to a strategic industry buyer, supporting their exit and the company’s continuity.