Great Lakes
Global Partners
A Special Situations Merchant Bank Operating at the Nexus of Capital Markets and Public Policy
Bridging Capital and Policy
We identify and develop complex investment opportunities that traditional financial institutions cannot pursue—transactions that require both political fluency and disciplined execution.
Unlocking Value Where Others Can’t
GLGP identifies and structures special situations investment opportunities at the intersection of capital markets and public policy—segments often ignored by traditional advisors and investors due to misalignment with their scalable transaction models.
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Opportunistic Approach to Special Situations
GLGP looks for special situations with strong fundamentals that are impaired and require a policy and capital solution that unlocks value and expands the pool of potential buyers. GLGP sources opportunities in North America and Europe through our robust network.
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Institutional Power, Startup Flexibility
GLGP is an AI-first merchant bank that delivers institutional-quality execution with startup-level speed and efficiency. We combine deep transactional experience with a tech-enabled platform that accelerates deal sourcing, diligence, and execution.
Our Approach
Our Team
Richard M. Daley
Chairman
Richard M. Daley brings decades of transformational leadership in public policy, urban governance, and economic development. As Chicago’s longest-serving mayor (1989 to 2011), he reshaped the city’s infrastructure, economy, and global profile, leading nationally recognized initiatives in sustainability, public-private partnerships, and urban revitalization. Since leaving office, he's advised Fortune 500 companies, international cities, and institutional investors at the intersection of capital markets, strategy, and policy. At GLGP, he provides high-level guidance on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex regulatory and political environments.
Adam Hitchcock
Managing Partner
Adam Hitchcock brings a cross-sector background spanning finance, politics, and public policy. Before co-founding GLGP, he was a Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners, reporting directly to the Executive Chairman on firmwide strategy. He served in the Obama White House in both the Office of the Chief of Staff and the Council of Economic Advisers and played key roles in the Obama-Biden Transition Project and 2008 campaign. Previously, Adam worked for Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. He is a member of the Dean’s Council at Indiana University, serves on the Development Committee of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and is a board member with Business Forward. He combines institutional experience with political fluency to help lead GLGP’s integrated approach to capital and policy.
Patrick R. Daley
Managing Partner
Patrick R. Daley is an entrepreneurial investment professional experienced in finance, M&A, and business development across traditional and emerging sectors. He has led and executed complex growth capital, management buyout, and special situations investments in industries including real estate, telecommunications, logistics, consumer products, and financial services. He has built and exited multiple ventures and advised companies operating at the intersection of capital and government. At GLGP, he leads principal investing, strategic partnerships, and opportunity origination across sectors.
Great Lakes Global Partners Strategic Priorities
European and U.S. Special Situations
Policy and regulatory shifts in the United States and Europe are rendering legacy assets economically and politically obsolete. These disruptions create unique entry points for strategic repositioning, redevelopment, or exit. GLGP specializes in unlocking value in politically complex environments by aligning stakeholder interests and structuring creative solutions.
Energy Transition
The global energy system is undergoing rapid transformation impacting the way power is produced, stored, and delivered. As policy and market forces accelerate the shift to low-carbon systems, the focus is on developing reliable and scalable solutions that support both long-term decarbonization and national energy security. GLGP targets opportunities that align the capital, technology, and policy to drive the next era of energy infrastructure.
U.S. Re-Shoring
A new wave of U.S. industrial growth is underway, driven by reshoring, automation, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. National policy is accelerating the return of manufacturing and logistics to American soil, with an emphasis on rebuilding critical supply chains and upgrading outdated infrastructure. GLGP invests in the sectors, companies, and platforms that are modernizing how America makes and moves what matters.
