Los Angeles, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, proudly announces that Channing Hamlet, Co-Founder and Managing Director, has been recognized as a shortlisted nominee for the 2025 LA Times LA Executive Awards, a celebration of leadership excellence across the Los Angeles business community.
Hosted by the Los Angeles Times, the LA Executive Awards spotlight top-tier professionals who have demonstrated resilience, strategic growth, and impactful leadership across a range of industries over the last 24 months. As noted by the LA Times, these honorees inspire the broader L.A. business ecosystem and set a high bar for performance, innovation, and community involvement. View the full list of honorees here.
Channing’s nomination recognizes his nearly three decades of leadership in investment banking and valuation advisory, as well as his pivotal role in the growth and success of Objective. He leads the firm’s Business Services and Life Sciences investment banking practices, and heads the Valuation Advisory Services Group, where he advises business owners on M&A transactions, valuation strategy, and long-term growth.
Under Channing’s leadership, Objective has continued to build on its reputation as a trusted sell-side M&A advisor, while also investing deeply in culture, team development, and client success. Outside of Objective, Channing is an active contributor to the Los Angeles advisor community, serving on the boards of the Exit Planning Institute and Entrepreneurs Organization LA, and supporting first-generation college students as Development Committee Chair for Reality Changers.
About Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation
Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is a leading investment banking and valuation firm that services middle market companies within our industry practices: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare Tech & Services, Life Sciences Services & Tech, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Technology. We advise on strategic sales, private equity sales, and minority sales as part of our sell-side M&A practice, helping clients evaluate all their options. We also operate a full-service valuation group providing tax compliance, financial reporting, transaction opinions, and strategic advisory services. Founded in 2006, Objective’s seasoned professionals have collectively executed over 500 M&A advisory engagements and thousands of business valuations throughout their careers. Our firm’s name embodies our core mission: to help business owners achieve their objectives. Learn more and find additional resources at objectiveibv.com.
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