New York, NY – August 6, 2018 –CohnReznick LLP, one of the top advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, has announced that Helana Robbins Huddleston, Managing Director, CohnReznick Advisory – Transaction Advisory Services, was named a winner of The M&A Advisor’s Ninth Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. 

Known globally for its recognition of leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, The M&A Advisor created the Emerging Leaders Awards to promote mentorship and professional development among emerging business leaders. Huddleston was chosen for her accomplishments and expertise from a pool of nominees by an independent judging panel of distinguished business leaders.

“I am honored to be recognized as an emerging leader by The M&A Advisor and be part of such an outstanding group of 2018 award winners,” said Huddleston. “The M&A Advisor provides essential thought leadership for individuals in the M&A community and assists us in reaching our professional endeavors.”

Huddleston provides buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence services to CohnReznick clients in a variety of industries including food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, marketing, media, and professional services. She has led engagements for companies with enterprise values ranging from $20 million to $10 billion. Huddleston has additional expertise in restructuring, cash flow budgeting, financial auditing, internal control evaluation, and business process improvement. In 2011, she received the Turnaround of the Year Award for the restructuring efforts achieved at Young Broadcasting, LLC.

Huddleston and her fellow Emerging Leader Award Winners will be formally recognized by The M&A Advisor on September 18, 2018 during a black-tie awards gala at the New York Athletic Club. 

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