EVAN HAIGH

ABOUT

Evan Haigh, Managing Director, leads sell-side transactions at Blue River and advises business owners through the entire sale process, from early preparation and positioning through closing. He helps owners get clarity on their goals, assess their readiness, and make well-informed decisions at each stage. Evan is also responsible for bringing in new clients, building relationships with owners well before a transaction so they have a trusted advisor when the time is right.

Evan leads Blue River’s valuation divisions and is in charge of hiring interns, analysts, and associates. He oversees their work and their contributions to the team. His background in financial analysis, financial modeling, and industry research informs his work with clients and the team.

Evan was named Blue River’s Employee of the Year in 2026. He earned the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) designation from the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) in 2023. He has also been recognized as a 2021 30 Under Thirty Honoree by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and Consultants’ Training Institute (CTI), and as the 2023 Rising Star of the Year by ACG Detroit.

Evan graduated from the Walsh College of Accountancy and Business in 2019 with a Bachelor’s in Business Finance and has been with Blue River since graduation.

Outside of work, Evan enjoys chess, poker, golf, and spending time with his wife, Katy, and son, Callan.