FOCUS Investment Banking Welcomes Colin May as Managing Director in the Automotive Group

By Giorgio AndonianPublished On: October 30, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 30, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Colin May has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Automotive Group. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and specialized expertise in the car wash sector, Colin will play a pivotal role in expanding FOCUS’s reach and expertise.

Colin brings extensive industry expertise to FOCUS from his prior role at Car Wash Advisory, where he guided clients through complex transactions and delivered strategic value. He also held leadership roles at Capital Canada Limited, advising clients across various sectors on corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic transactions. Known for his deep industry insights and client-centered approach, Colin has built a reputation as a trusted advisor, a quality that will be invaluable as FOCUS strengthens its presence in the automotive sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome Colin to the FOCUS team,” said Giorgio Andonian, Managing Director in the Automotive Group. “His industry insight and commitment to client service align perfectly with our values, and we are confident that Colin will be an outstanding addition to our Automotive Group as we continue to expand our capabilities and deliver best-in-class advisory services.”

At FOCUS, Colin will work closely with clients, offering expertise on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth opportunities within the automotive and automotive services sectors. His arrival reinforces FOCUS’s commitment to delivering exceptional advisory solutions tailored to the unique needs of automotive clients.

“I am excited to join FOCUS Investment Banking and to contribute to the continued growth of the Automotive Group,” said Colin May. “FOCUS has a strong reputation in the middle-market investment space, and I look forward to working alongside the talented team here.”

FOCUS Investment Banking is a national middle-market investment bank known for providing exceptional transaction advisory services. With the addition of Colin May, the Automotive Group is well-positioned to continue delivering results-driven solutions that address the dynamic needs of automotive industry clients.

For more information about FOCUS Investment Banking and its automotive advisory services, please visit www.focusbankers.com/automotive.

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Giorgio Andonian is a Managing Director at FOCUS with a proven track record of success in orchestrating strategic direction for mergers and acquisitions in the Consumer and Automotive Aftermarket industries. Mr. Andonian joined FOCUS in 2019 to work on sell-side, buy-side, recapitalizations and capital raises for middle market businesses within his respective industries. As a leader, Mr. Andonian has a wide lens of leadership from his 15+ years of operational experience. Prior to joining FOCUS, Mr. Andonian was vice president of a regional tire chain in Southern California overseeing all aspects of the operation, including sales, marketing, finance and human resources growing the business and preparing for an eventual exit to a private equity platform. Before that he worked at another Southern California tire chain, where he held a variety of positions, including finance, business analysis, operations and supply chain management. Mr. Andonian earned a Master of Business Administration, with an emphasis in finance, from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in finance and supply chain management, from the University of San Diego. He holds several licenses and certifications, including Series 79, Series 82, Series 63, and a California Real Estate License.