Heritage Global Partners, a distressed and surplus capital asset valuation and transaction firm, named Barry Keane as director of Heritage Global Valuations.

Keane will be based in New York City and will be responsible for conducting valuation assignments as well as assisting in the oversight of the growing valuation team.

Keane brings nearly 20 years of experience in the valuation and liquidation industry, having worked for a variety of nationally recognized appraisal and liquidation firms throughout his career.

“We are excited to add Barry’s depth of industry expertise which will increase our capabilities of handling complex projects in a manner that exceeds the expectations of our clients,” said Mike Goldstein, managing director of Heritage Global Valuations. “Barry’s strong client-centered focus in meeting deadlines required in this competitive market will prove to be very beneficial for Heritage Global Valuations and our clients.”

Charles Seeley, also a managing director, added, “Barry Keane is a seasoned professional who further establishes Heritage Global Valuations as a world class valuation firm and sets us apart from our competition. Experience matters in this ever changing environment.”