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Hilco Global Adds Sonal Trivedi as Managing Director

May 27, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Hilco Global announced that Sonal Trivedi has joined the company as Managing Director in its Performance Improvement practice, helping strengthen it's expertise in business transformation, operational improvement, leadership alignment and post acquisition value creation.

Based at Hilco Global’s headquarters in Northbrook, Sonal Trivedi brings more than 20 years of experience helping Fortune 100 companies, global organizations, and fast-growing businesses manage major transformation projects involving operations, culture, governance, and strategy.

Her appointment reflects Hilco Global’s continued investment in expanding its advisory services to meet growing demand for operational improvement and value creation solutions.

Throughout her career, Sonal Trivedi has led large transformation projects for healthcare, energy, manufacturing, technology, and telecommunications companies operating in more than 100 countries. Her experience includes organizational transformation, merger integration, operational planning, executive alignment, and change management programs focused on improving business performance and long-term growth.

Before joining Hilco Global, she founded The COMO Group, where she advised boards and leadership teams on business transformation and growth strategies. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at Flowserve Corporation, Katalyst Technologies, and Alcatel-Lucent, now part of Nokia, leading global transformation and operational improvement programs.

Sonal Trivedi’s appointment supports the continued growth of Hilco Global’s Performance Improvement practice, which helps companies, investors, and stakeholders solve operational challenges, improve business performance, support strategic deals, and create value in complex business environments.

Sonal Trivedi earned a Global Executive MBA from WU Executive Academy and University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, along with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Behavior from Northwestern University. She is also a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and has been recognized for her leadership and transformation work, including being featured in Forbes DACHS.

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"Sonal's background complements Hilco Globals broader multidisciplinary platform and reinforces our commitment to delivering practical, execution focused solutions to clients," said David Kurtz Vice Chairman of Hilco Global and CEO of Professional Services. "Her experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives across global organizations adds an important dimension to the strategic advisory capabilities we continue to build across the firm."

"Sonal brings a highly differentiated perspective that combines operational transformation, leadership alignment, and enterprise execution," said Steven Tanzi, Executive Director, Performance Improvement at Hilco Global. "As organizations continue to navigate growth, integration, operational complexity and evolving market dynamics, her experience will further strengthen our ability to help clients execute meaningful transformation initiatives and unlock long term value."

About Hilco Global

Hilco Global, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, is a diversified financial services company that provides advisory services and capital solutions across industries, including retail, real estate, manufacturing, commercial, and industrial sectors, and intellectual property. The company works with healthy, stressed and distressed businesses to solve complex challenges, improve performance, and increase long term value. Hilco Global combines strategic advice with financial support to help clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

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