May 2016: growth[period] is pleased to welcome Mr. Thomas Safir as Senior Partner, Transaction Advisory Services. Mr. Safir has a background with both public and private high technology companies as well as private equity and brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and network protection services, along with mergers and acquisitions strategy and diligence. Over the course of his career, Mr. Safir has been responsible for synchronizing the acquisition processes for multiple companies by coordinating strategic, technical, and financial objectives, and has acquired companies with core competencies in high technology and next-generation advanced analytics. Additionally, Mr. Safir has led both pre-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts for acquired or targeted companies, and has been responsible for evaluating and executing alternative investment strategies such as minority investments, joint ventures, and incubator-type funding.