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Paul Louie joined Livingstone in 2025 as a Managing Director based in Los Angeles. Paul brings over 25 years of experience and an extensive transaction track record in the Automotive Aftermarket and Service sector, where he has become a deeply trusted advisor.
Paul’s expertise spans key aftermarket sub-sectors, including the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of accessories, performance products, parts, connected-car solutions, heavy-duty components, electronics and other enthusiast-driven products. He also has deep experience advising multi-unit operators across collision repair, quick lube, car wash and tire and repair centers, as well as dealerships serving both the traditional and specialty vehicle categories – ranging from utility and all-terrain vehicles to medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
At Livingstone, Paul will focus on M&A advisory and capital raising services across the global Automotive Aftermarket and Service industry. His clients include private and public companies, multinational corporations, private equity firms, and venture capital investors.
Prior to Livingstone, Paul spent six years as a Managing Director at Capstone Partners and nearly eight years as a Managing Director at Cascadia Capital, where he founded the firm’s Automotive Aftermarket Group and headed the Los Angeles office. Earlier in his career, Paul spent many years living and working in the Greater China region as a corporate development officer, investment banker, and venture capital investor. Paul is FINRA Series 63 and 79 certified. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and is conversational in Cantonese.
Education:
BS, San Diego State University