# Jeffrey B. Hecktman

> Jeffrey B. Hecktman is the founder, founding chairman and CEO of Hilco Global, the financial services business he established in 1987 after restructuring his family’s industrial supply company. His career spans asset valuation, monetization, advisory services and investing. He remained CEO following ORIX USA’s 2025 majority acquisition; in 2026 his family foundation announced a $20 million naming gift to JCC Chicago.

- **Role:** Founder, Founding Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Hilco Global
- **Organizations:** Hilco Global, ORIX Corporation USA (Hilco Global parent), Hecktman Family Foundation, Hilco-Merchant Equity Partners (co-founded in 2006), StreetTrend (investment partnership launched in 2017)
- **From:** Chicago, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Business Administration, University of Arizona, International business curriculum; no additional degree specified, George Washington University / Nyenrode Business Universiteit
- **Known for:** Founded Hilco in 1987 and led its expansion from asset disposition into a diversified financial services business., Structured and directed thousands of transactions deploying billions of dollars over his career, according to official biographies., Secured ORIX USA as Hilco’s majority capital partner in 2025.

## Career timeline

- **mid-1980s** — Restructured his family’s industrial distribution business.
- **1987** — Founded the Hilco Trading Company, now Hilco Global.
- **1990s** — Expanded industrial, retail and wholesale disposition assignments and the appraisal practice.
- **2000** — Appointed a director of Hilco London Limited on June 22.
- **2006** — Launched Hilco-Merchant Equity Partners with Henry Jackson in the United Kingdom.
- **2017** — Partnered with Wayne Kulkin in StreetTrend.
- **2019** — CDPQ announced its acquisition of a 27% stake in Hilco Global.
- **2023** — Appointed Neil Aaronson and Henry Foster co-presidents late in the year.
- **2024** — Expanded the senior leadership group, including the arrival of James H. M. Sprayregen.
- **2025** — Remained founding chairman and CEO following ORIX USA’s September majority acquisition; ORIX reported a 71.4% acquired stake.
- **2026** — His family foundation announced a $20 million naming gift to JCC Chicago.

## Achievements

- Founded Hilco in 1987 and led its expansion from asset disposition into a diversified financial services business.
- Structured and directed thousands of transactions deploying billions of dollars over his career, according to official biographies.
- Secured ORIX USA as Hilco’s majority capital partner in 2025.
- His family foundation made a $20 million naming commitment to JCC Chicago in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — An April 6 feature detailed the family foundation’s $20 million JCC Chicago naming gift and endowment plans.
- **2026-01** — Henry Jackson joined Hilco as Executive Director - Originations and Transactions, renewing a professional connection with Hecktman dating to 2006.
- **2025-11** — Hilco’s post-acquisition structure organized more than 20 operating companies into Professional Services and Capital Solutions.
- **2025-09** — ORIX announced completion of the acquisition of 71.4% of Hilco; Hecktman continued as founding chairman and CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://hilcoglobal.com/leadership/jeffrey-b-hecktman/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22