Craig McMahon

Whether guiding a client though an M&A transaction, co-founding my own company, or as a professor teaching about the capital markets, my greatest reward comes from helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. At Peloton, my background as a financial economist, strategy consultant, and entrepreneur brings a differentiated-skill set aimed at maximizing value for our clients. I’ve even published a book and several articles on credit and banking markets (I’m told the material is informative and doubles as an effective sleep aid).

Utilizing my background in research, financial analysis, and in organizational psychology and family counseling, I build trusting relationships with business owners to unlock value drivers during the M&A process. I’ve had the privilege of living and working in six countries. This broad-based experience helps me understand the unique dynamics of family-owned and entrepreneur led companies.

I enjoy working with family-owned companies, I’ve learned a lot from these inspirational business owners. They are optimistic, creative, and hard-working – Where many see a problem, these folks see an opportunity – Even after 20+ years of working with them, it remains a privileged and rewarding opportunity.

I guess I’m a glutton for the endurance pain-cave, as I enjoy Ironman distance triathlons, ultra-marathons, marathons, 100-mile bike rides, and the occasional strength training workout. I’m not fast or particularly skilled, I just enjoy training with friends, the journey of pushing boundaries, and a cold beer after crossing the finish line (I suspect far easier ways exist for enjoying a cold beer). I’ve explored mountain ranges across the US, Europe and into the Himalayas, though I’m just as happy walking on the beach or hiking on the trails near New Hampshire’s seacoast. In the end, it’s about spending time outdoors with my family and friends.

When indoors, I enjoy reading history, especially about the formation of the American economy and of the early American Republic.

I spend time volunteering and advising on education programs that help underrepresented students achieve college-success.

B.S. Villanova University
M.S. The London School of Economics
M.Phil. The University of Cambridge
PhD. The University of Cambridge

FINRA Licensed: 63, 79

Board of Trustees, The Economic and Business History Society
Strategic Advisor and Partner Outreach, CPH
Supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation