Meet the team that transforms raw data into
meaningful relationships.

We are laser focused on improving M&A deal origination and relationships. We come from a host of backgrounds and are excited to join forces with you and your team.

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Muhammad Hussain

Associate Director, Client Strategy & Data Insights

As a member of the Client Strategy & Data Insights team, Muhammad works with complex datasets, creating actionable analyses for SPS and its clients. He also covers Chicago-based clients, and contributes to product development, marketing, and corporate culture. Prior to SPS, Muhammad worked at a boutique investment bank, completing 5 acquisitions during his tenure.

Muhammad graduated with a BA in Economics from CUNY City College of New York. He was born, raised, and still lives in New York, where he enjoys eating more sugar in a day than most people eat in a month.

Mike is currently a VP on the Business Development team supporting our Mid-West, South, and New York City regions. He has worked in…

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Muhammad Hussain

Associate Director, Client Strategy & Data Insights

As a member of the Client Strategy & Data Insights team, Muhammad works with complex datasets, creating actionable analyses for SPS and its clients. He also covers Chicago-based clients, and contributes to product development, marketing, and corporate culture. Prior to SPS, Muhammad worked at a boutique investment bank, completing 5 acquisitions during his tenure.

Muhammad graduated with a BA in Economics from CUNY City College of New York. He was born, raised, and still lives in New York, where he enjoys eating more sugar in a day than most people eat in a month.

Muhammad Hussain

Associate Director, Client Strategy & Data Insights

As a member of the Client Strategy & Data Insights team, Muhammad works with complex datasets, creating actionable analyses for SPS and its clients. He also covers Chicago-based clients, and contributes to product development, marketing, and corporate culture. Prior to SPS, Muhammad worked at a boutique investment bank, completing 5 acquisitions during his tenure.

Muhammad graduated with a BA in Economics from CUNY City College of New York. He was born, raised, and still lives in New York, where he enjoys eating more sugar in a day than most people eat in a month.

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Nadim Malik

Founder & CEO

As SPS’ Founder and CEO, Nadim leads strategy and product development, as well as the firm’s overall vision and growth. He is passionate about helping clients source more strategic opportunities using data analytics and insight. Nadim has become a frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributor to leading publications focused on M&A, private equity and other forms of lending.

Nadim graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Colgate University and is a CFA charterholder.

As SPS’ Founder and CEO, Nadim leads strategy and product development, as well as the firm’s overall vision and growth…

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Nadim Malik

Founder & CEO

As SPS’ Founder and CEO, Nadim leads strategy and product development, as well as the firm’s overall vision and growth. He is passionate about helping clients source more strategic opportunities using data analytics and insight. Nadim has become a frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributor to leading publications focused on M&A, private equity and other forms of lending.

Nadim graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Colgate University and is a CFA charterholder.

Nadim Malik

Founder & CEO

As SPS’ Founder and CEO, Nadim leads strategy and product development, as well as the firm’s overall vision and growth. He is passionate about helping clients source more strategic opportunities using data analytics and insight. Nadim has become a frequent speaker at industry conferences and contributor to leading publications focused on M&A, private equity and other forms of lending.

Nadim graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Colgate University and is a CFA charterholder.

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Rich Ziolkowski

Client Success Lead, Sr. Relationship Manager

Rich joined SPS in 2018, focusing his efforts on optimizing SPS’ client retention efforts as well as overall customer experience by assisting with sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to SPS he oversaw sales and marketing operations at a small B2C start up, and spent over a decade with Thomson Reuters in revenue-related roles focusing on hedge funds and alternative asset managers.

He is a graduate of Binghamton University’s School of Management. A native New Yorker, he spent most of his time growing up on or around the ice hockey rink, and currently resides with his family on Long Island.

Mike is currently a VP on the Business Development team supporting our Mid-West, South, and New York City regions. He has worked in…

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Rich Ziolkowski

Client Success Lead, Sr. Relationship Manager

Rich joined SPS in 2018, focusing his efforts on optimizing SPS’ client retention efforts as well as overall customer experience by assisting with sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to SPS he oversaw sales and marketing operations at a small B2C start up, and spent over a decade with Thomson Reuters in revenue-related roles focusing on hedge funds and alternative asset managers.

He is a graduate of Binghamton University’s School of Management. A native New Yorker, he spent most of his time growing up on or around the ice hockey rink, and currently resides with his family on Long Island.

Rich Ziolkowski

Client Success Lead, Sr. Relationship Manager

Rich joined SPS in 2018, focusing his efforts on optimizing SPS’ client retention efforts as well as overall customer experience by assisting with sales and marketing initiatives. Prior to SPS he oversaw sales and marketing operations at a small B2C start up, and spent over a decade with Thomson Reuters in revenue-related roles focusing on hedge funds and alternative asset managers.

He is a graduate of Binghamton University’s School of Management. A native New Yorker, he spent most of his time growing up on or around the ice hockey rink, and currently resides with his family on Long Island.

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Richard Campanaro

Senior Research Analyst

Rich is a Senior Research Analyst at SPS, where he helps build and maintain the private equity database through entering and checking deals, along with routine data cleanup exercises. Rich also supports the Business Development team through data collection and is involved with the publishing of the quarterly Mezzanine Newsletter. Previously, Rich was a Research Analyst with Buyouts Insider, a publication focused on the leveraged buyout and private equity industry.

Rich attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY, where he graduated Cum Laude from The O’Malley School of Business with a BBA in Finance.

Rich is a Senior Research Analyst at SPS, where he helps build and maintain the private equity database through entering…

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Richard Campanaro

Senior Research Analyst

Rich is a Senior Research Analyst at SPS, where he helps build and maintain the private equity database through entering and checking deals, along with routine data cleanup exercises. Rich also supports the Business Development team through data collection and is involved with the publishing of the quarterly Mezzanine Newsletter. Previously, Rich was a Research Analyst with Buyouts Insider, a publication focused on the leveraged buyout and private equity industry.

Rich attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY, where he graduated Cum Laude from The O’Malley School of Business with a BBA in Finance.

Richard Campanaro

Senior Research Analyst

Rich is a Senior Research Analyst at SPS, where he helps build and maintain the private equity database through entering and checking deals, along with routine data cleanup exercises. Rich also supports the Business Development team through data collection and is involved with the publishing of the quarterly Mezzanine Newsletter. Previously, Rich was a Research Analyst with Buyouts Insider, a publication focused on the leveraged buyout and private equity industry.

Rich attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY, where he graduated Cum Laude from The O’Malley School of Business with a BBA in Finance.

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Timothy O’Donnell

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO of SPS, Tim’s responsibilities go beyond providing senior financial support, as he manages compliance, HR, and other administrative duties for the company. Prior to SPS, Tim worked in senior finance and administrative roles for niche companies in the data, medical marketing and manufacturing fields.

Tim graduated with his BS in Accounting at Illinois State University and earned his MA from Seton Hall University. He also attended the Wharton Business School’s Executive Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Mike is currently a VP on the Business Development team supporting our Mid-West, South, and New York City regions. He has worked in…

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Timothy O’Donnell

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO of SPS, Tim’s responsibilities go beyond providing senior financial support, as he manages compliance, HR, and other administrative duties for the company. Prior to SPS, Tim worked in senior finance and administrative roles for niche companies in the data, medical marketing and manufacturing fields.

Tim graduated with his BS in Accounting at Illinois State University and earned his MA from Seton Hall University. He also attended the Wharton Business School’s Executive Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Timothy O’Donnell

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO of SPS, Tim’s responsibilities go beyond providing senior financial support, as he manages compliance, HR, and other administrative duties for the company. Prior to SPS, Tim worked in senior finance and administrative roles for niche companies in the data, medical marketing and manufacturing fields.

Tim graduated with his BS in Accounting at Illinois State University and earned his MA from Seton Hall University. He also attended the Wharton Business School’s Executive Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Veejay Lall

Director of Research

Veejay Lall is currently Director of Research at SPS, where he is responsible for the management and improvement of the data collection and transformation process. Previously, he has held various positions within the Research team, helping to formulate current best practices. Prior to his tenure with SPS, Veejay worked at an Investment Bank in the Debt and Municipalities division.

Veejay received his BBA from CUNY Baruch College, and his MBA with a concentration in Financial Management from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.

Mike is currently a VP on the Business Development team supporting our Mid-West, South, and New York City regions. He has worked in…

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Veejay Lall

Director of Research

Veejay Lall is currently Director of Research at SPS, where he is responsible for the management and improvement of the data collection and transformation process. Previously, he has held various positions within the Research team, helping to formulate current best practices. Prior to his tenure with SPS, Veejay worked at an Investment Bank in the Debt and Municipalities division.

Veejay received his BBA from CUNY Baruch College, and his MBA with a concentration in Financial Management from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.

Veejay Lall

Director of Research

Veejay Lall is currently Director of Research at SPS, where he is responsible for the management and improvement of the data collection and transformation process. Previously, he has held various positions within the Research team, helping to formulate current best practices. Prior to his tenure with SPS, Veejay worked at an Investment Bank in the Debt and Municipalities division.

Veejay received his BBA from CUNY Baruch College, and his MBA with a concentration in Financial Management from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.