Eddie Krule Joins Stout’s Investment Banking Group

Stout is pleased to announce the expansion of its Consumer practice within the Investment Banking group with the addition of Managing Director, Eddie Krule. Eddie brings deep experience advising family-owned businesses and private equity firms across a broad range of consumer sectors, with a particular focus on e-commerce and branded consumer products.

With transaction expertise across digital native brands, online marketplaces, e-commerce enablement platforms, and consumer-facing sectors such as home and housewares, juvenile products, consumer electronics, and more, Eddie has built a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes in both sell-side M&A and capital markets advisory.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Eddie to the team,” said Kevin Manning, President of Investment Banking. “His sector knowledge, transaction experience, and client-centric approach further strengthen our ability to serve the evolving needs of the consumer market.”

“Joining Stout at a time of growth and momentum is an exciting opportunity,” said Eddie Krule. “I’m energized by the entrepreneurial spirit and the firm’s unwavering commitment to its clients. I look forward to building on that foundation as we expand our reach in the consumer sector.”

Eddie was previously recognized as an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor, a distinction awarded to top professionals in the M&A industry under the age of 40. The recognition reflects his longstanding dedication to delivering strategic, high-impact outcomes for clients.

Prior to joining Stout, Eddie was a Managing Director in the Consumer group at Lincoln International, where he led origination and execution of middle-market advisory services. He began his career at Bank of America.

Eddie earned his M.B.A. in Finance, Management & Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and holds a B.S. in Engineering from Columbia University. He is based in Chicago.