SierraConstellation Partners’ Joel Jones and Carmine Bruno Honored as Emerging Leaders by The M&A Advisor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SierraConstellation Partners (“SCP”), an interim management and advisory firm, announced today that Joel Jones and Carmine Bruno have been honored as Emerging Leaders by The M&A Advisor as part of the organization’s 16^th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards. Jones and Bruno join a vast list of other young professionals at SCP who have been recognized on this list in prior years.

Jones is a Senior Associate based in Los Angeles, and Bruno is an Associate out of New York. Both are honored for their work in assuming financial advisory positions and implementing operational restructuring strategies for clients facing bankruptcy or complex turnaround situations, in addition to their innovation, leadership, and contributions to the community. The two were chosen for the award from a pool of prominent nominees by an independent judging panel.

“I am proud to see Joel and Carmine recognized as emerging leaders in the industry by The M&A Advisor, continuing the legacy of SCP professionals who have earned this recognition in the past,” said SCP Founder and CEO Larry Perkins. “With Joel’s diverse experience in management consulting and private equity, he has demonstrated his expertise in advising our clients through complex, distressed situations. Since joining SCP as an analyst two years ago, Carmine has shown remarkable skill in managing the Chapter 11 process and continues to grow as a trusted advisor to our clients. On behalf of the whole firm, I congratulate them both on this well-deserved honor and look forward to their continued success.”

The M&A Advisor, a globally renowned organization known for recognizing and showcasing leading M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals, established this awards program to honor excellence and foster mentorship and professional development among emerging leaders in the corporate finance and dealmaking industries.

“These professionals have not only risen to today’s challenges but are actively shaping tomorrow’s opportunities,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “They join a global community of peers making a lasting impact on the industry.”

The M&A Advisor will welcome the winners of the Emerging Leaders Award at a formal black-tie Awards Gala in New York City on September 15-16, 2025, as part of the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit. This distinguished event will present Jones and Bruno to the business community, recognize their outstanding accomplishments, and connect them with former recipients of the Emerging Leaders Award and industry leaders.

For a complete list of the 2025 Emerging Leaders Award winners, click here.

About SierraConstellation Partners LLC

SierraConstellation Partners LLC (SCP) is an interim management and advisory firm with a presence in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Florida, Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle. SCP serves middle-market companies and their partners and investors navigating their way through difficult business challenges. Our team’s real-world experience, operational mindset, and hands-on approach enable us to deliver effective operational improvements and financial solutions to help companies restore value, regain creditor confidence, and capitalize on opportunities.

As former CEOs, COOs, CFOs, private equity investors, and investment bankers, our team of senior professionals has decades of experience operating and advising companies. For more information, please visit www.sierraconstellation.com.