ICF has appointed Eric Hakimov as vice president of corporate development, responsible for driving the company’s merger and acquisition growth strategy and managing the company’s integration efforts.
“Eric has worked on both small and large transactions in the U.S. and internationally and is very well-suited to help ICF continue to execute on our M&A efforts,” said James Morgan, ICF chief operating officer. “An excellent communicator and negotiator, he brings key relationships within the banking sector and extensive knowledge of the markets we serve. I look forward to the innovative approaches and strategic insights Eric will bring to our corporate development and M&A initiatives.”
Hakimov brings over 20 years’ experience across strategic corporate transitions, investment banking and private equity to ICF. Prior to joining ICF, he held leadership positions at Labcorp, IQVIA, Monument Capital Group and JPMorgan. He has completed over 35 transactions globally, deploying over $17 billion in capital across a range of industries.
“I’m thrilled to join such a dynamic and purpose-driven firm at this pivotal moment of growth,” Hakimov said.“The opportunity to contribute to a company that consistently aligns its strategic acquisitions to a clear purpose of creating lasting, positive impact is truly exciting,” he said. “I look forward to supporting ICF’s continued success and expanding our reach in ways that not only strengthen the business, but furthers our commitment to making a meaningful difference for our clients.”