Mr. Zughayer is a Director at Areté Capital Partners with more than 10 years of restructuring and turnaround experience advising clients on driving performance improvement and optimizing liquidity management. Adam has a deep understanding of both in-court and out-of-court restructuring strategies and is adept at guiding companies through complex financial challenges towards a path of financial and operational stability.
Throughout his career, Adam has successfully partnered with clients, including company executive teams, private equity firms, and lenders, to achieve sustainable and transformational growth. Mr. Zughayer has experience servicing clients across a wide breadth of industries including technology, retail and consumer goods, trucking and transportation, healthcare and oil and gas.
Prior to joining Areté, Mr. Zughayer was a Director at Huron Consulting Group, a business advisory firm based in Chicago, where he advised clients through complex restructurings. Adam developed proficient financial analysis expertise including development and review of 13-week cash forecasts, business plan assessments, and cost savings initiatives. Prior to joining Huron, Adam began his career in Deloitte’s Finance Operations & Risk Transformation practice serving public and private clients across various industries.
Mr. Zughayer earned a Bachelors of Science in Finance and Accounting from the University of Illinois. Adam resides in Chicago where he enjoys biking along the scenic lakefront during spring and summer. Adam is an avid traveler who has explored over 30 countries and is passionate about immersing himself in diverse cultures.