Michael Morabito, Houlihan Lokey

Michael Morabito

Managing Director

Houlihan Lokey

Mr. Morabito is a Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey’s Industrials Group and leads the firm’s Security & Safety Solutions practice area(s). He is based in the firm’s New York office.

Previously, Mr. Morabito was a member of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group in both the New York and London office, focusing almost exclusively on executing M&A transactions. Since joining Houlihan Lokey, he has executed a large number of successfully closed M&A, financing, special situation, and restructuring transactions across a variety of business sectors, including security, technology, industrial technologies, business services, manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, and consumer products. He has extensive cross-border experience including working with clients in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Before joining Houlihan Lokey, Mr. Morabito held several positions with both Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young, first in the firm’s Assurance & Business Advisory practice, then in the Transaction Advisory Services group, where he performed business, financial, and accounting due diligence for financial sponsor and corporate clients.

Mr. Morabito earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Accounting, graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Mr. Morabito has dedicated his career to working with companies and organizations that are committed to delivering a safer, more secure and connected world.

Sessions

Lunch and SNG Roundtables: Join a Discussion With Other Leaders

Tuesday, October 18th
12:00pm1:00pm

Join your peers for topic-focused roundtable discussions to discuss trends and share knowledge. Roundtables are open to all SNG attendees, speakers and sponsors. Note: All attendees will be able to select the topic table they wish to join. Luncheon tables will be available in rooms adjacent to the main stage room; grab a plate of food and then find a topic table to dine with other industry leaders sharing a similar interest.

The 6 discussion tables will be located in Central Park I & II, located next to the main event foyer area.  (Additional lunch seating will be available in the following spaces on the event level: Hudson River Park, Madison Square Park and Union Square Park, and in the foyer itself.)

Discussion Topics for 2022:

  • Workforce Hiring, Diversity and Young Professionals (hosted by Convergint’s Maria Castellanos)
  • Cybersecurity (hosted by Beehive Technology Solution’s Patrick Simon)
  • Proptech (hosted by Lee Odess)
  • Finance/Investments/Economic Conditions (hosted by Houlihan Lokey’s Michael Morabito)
  • Cloud/SaaS (hosted by Cloudastructure’s Rick Bentley)
  • Systems Integration and Monitoring (hosted by PSA’s Matt Barnette)

Rapid-Fire Insights From the SNG Luncheon Roundtables

Tuesday, October 18th
1:45pm2:00pm

Luncheon roundtable discussion hosts return to the SNG to share the single most important idea or takeaway from the audience discussions on key themes over lunch.

  • Workforce Hiring, Diversity and Young Professionals (Convergint’s Maria Castellanos)
  • Cybersecurity (Beehive Technology Solution’s Patrick Simon)
  • Proptech (Latch’s Lee Odess)
  • Finance/Investments/Economic Conditions (Houlihan Lokey’s Michael Morabito)
  • Cloud/SaaS (Cloudastructure’s Rick Bentley)
  • Systems Integration and Monitoring (PSA’s Matt Barnette)