Heritage Global Partners, Inc., a subsidiary of Heritage Global Inc., a leader in distressed and surplus capital asset valuations and transactions, announced Barry Keane has been appointed as Director of Heritage Global Valuations (HGV), its world class valuation and appraisal division.  Keane will be based in New York City, and will be responsible for conducting valuation assignments as well as assisting in the oversight of the growing valuation team. 
 
Keane brings nearly 20 years of experience in the valuation and liquidation industry. He has worked for a variety of nationally recognized appraisal / liquidation firms throughout his career. Keane’s work history includes the position of Managing Director of the inventory appraisal practice for a nationally recognized appraisal firm with responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the appraisal staff, as well as project review and quality control initiatives.
 
Commenting on the appointment, Mike Goldstein, Managing Director of HGV stated, “We are excited to add Barry’s depth of industry expertise which will increase our capabilities of handling complex projects in a manner that exceeds the expectations of our clients.  Barry’s strong client-centered focus in meeting deadlines required in this competitive market will prove to be very beneficial for Heritage Global Valuations and our clients.”

Charles Seeley, Managing Director of HGV added, “Barry Keane is a seasoned professional who further establishes Heritage Global Valuations as a world class valuation firm and sets us apart from our competition. Experience matters in this ever changing environment.”

Heritage Global Inc. is a value-driven, innovative leader in corporate and financial asset liquidation transactions, valuations and advisory services. Heritage Global focuses on identifying, valuing, acquiring and monetizing underlying tangible and intangible assets in twenty-eight global industrial and financial sectors. Heritage Global specializes both in acting as an adviser, as well as acquiring or brokering turnkey manufacturing facilities, surplus industrial machinery & equipment, industrial inventories, accounts receivable portfolios, related intellectual property, and entire business enterprises.