Senior Analyst Interviewed on WJR and Celebrated at DEC Reception
Liam Walsh, Senior Analyst with The Martec Group, has been named to the 2026 roster of “Rising Stars,” a joint annual recognition presented by the Detroit Economic Club and 760 AM WJR that honors ten leaders under the age of 40 who have made a mark in their respective industries and the communities they serve.
A recognition program founded in 2021, The Rising Stars notes that, “Eligibility is narrow by design: you must have a demonstrated record of contribution in your field and the community. The 2026 class spans economic development, banking, insurance, automotive engineering, marketing, and talent,” among other industries.
“This is recognition well earned and greatly deserved,” said Martec Partner Chuck Bean. “It comes as no surprise to anyone at Martec, nor the clients he serves that Liam is being recognized as a ‘rising star,’ as his professional accomplishments and commitment to the community are evident to anyone who knows him.”
Everyone at The Martec Group congratulates Liam for earning this prestigious recognition, and we thank him for his many contributions, both to our firm and to our clients and community.
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Listen to Liam’s interview with WJR’s Marie Osborne here:
Liam Walsh, Rising Star Since 2024
Liam joined Martec in 2024 as an analyst supporting commercial due diligence across private-equity-backed transactions in manufacturing, industrial, and adjacent sectors. He was promoted to Senior Analyst in March of 2026, and he now leads commercial due diligence and strategy engagements for PE sponsors and corporate clients, to include building the models, running the research, and producing the deliverables that deal teams and investment committees use to make capital allocation decisions.
To date, those capital allocations made by the PE clients he serves total more than $500 million and growing.
About Rising Stars
Rising Stars is a signature partnership between 760 WJR and the Detroit Economic Club that spotlights the next generation of leaders shaping Southeast Michigan. Each year, the program recognizes 10 exceptional professionals under 40 who are excelling in their careers while giving back to their communities in meaningful ways. Through engaging on‑air conversations and digital features, Rising Stars shares stories of ambition, leadership, and connection. Together, these conversations introduce audiences to the people helping define Detroit’s future.
About Martec Group
Royal Oak, Mich.-based Martec Group is a strategic market research and consulting firm serving a broad range of consumer and business-to-business industry sectors and brands, including Automotive, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Private Equity, and Specialty Chemicals. With offices and partnerships spanning the globe, Martec Group has grown to nearly 100 professional staff members in four international offices, including Chicago, Detroit, Frankfurt, and Shanghai. Founded in 1984, the company delivers insights and consulting services through proprietary methodologies known as Market Intelligence, Product Intelligence, Customer Intelligence, Emotion Intelligence, and Competitive Intelligence.
