PALAZZO Advisory | Acquisition Hires Lisa Swartzman as Managing Director

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 2, 2011) - PALAZZO Advisory | Acquisition (www.palazzonyc.com), a leading M&A and financial advisory firm serving marketing services, interactive, information and new media companies, today announced it has hired Lisa Swartzman in a new position as Managing Director.

Swartzman, 40, will work with all PALAZZO clients to provide financial advisory as well as guide M&A-related activity, alongside founder and President Phillip Palazzo, Jr. Utilizing her experience as a strategic deal maker and trusted advisor, she will provide long-term holistic solutions for PALAZZO's clients, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and financial performance strategy development, among other activities.

"PALAZZO's unique approach and amazing growth in such a short period of time appealed to me from the start," said Swartzman. "I'm excited to join and continue to help grow a successful company that is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships focused on long-term financial benefits and personalized experiences."

Swartzman has held senior financial positions at a variety of organizations. She was most recently at PMC Treasury. Prior to this, Swartzman spent 15 years at George Weston Limited where she was integral in constructing and managing a wide range of deals in the multi-million to multi-billion dollar range, touching all facets of the M&A process.

"Lisa's depth of financial expertise and range of experience is a valuable asset as we continue to expand, and work with an ever-growing group of marketing services companies," said Palazzo. "Her proven ability to negotiate and structure deals, as well as guide clients through all aspects of financial advisory, will be a valuable asset to our growing firm."

About PALAZZO Advisory | Acquisition
PALAZZO is among the nation's leading M&A and financial advisory firms, working with a wide range of marketing services, interactive, information, and new media companies. Known for the quality of its counsel and the commitment of its people to outstanding client service, PALAZZO advises a host of leading independent marketing services and interactive companies. The firm's unrivaled depth of industry knowledge, combined with its extensive merger and acquisition related experience, make it uniquely qualified to create value and wealth for owners and stakeholders. For more information, visit www.palazzonyc.com.