LONDON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer
Europe (Oppenheimer) — a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings, the
leading investment bank and wealth manager (NYSE: OPY) — announced
today a significant expansion to its European investment banking
team with the addition of three highly experienced Managing
Directors in London.
The team joins the firm from Cavendish and will report to
Max Lami, CEO Oppenheimer Europe. It
includes Chris Malcolm, Managing
Director, Head of Technology; Mark
Kingston, Managing Director, Head of Human Capital
Management (HCM) & Business Services; and Leigh Webb, Managing Director, Head of Financial
Sponsor Coverage.
"The addition of Chris, Mark and Leigh will be highly
complementary to the recent strategic expansion we have made in our
senior investment banking team in the U.S.," Lami said. "Chris and
Mark's sector specialist M&A focus, combined with Leigh's
financial sponsor relationships, will lay the foundation for
additional growth in our European M&A advisory activities and,
importantly, enhance our cross-border M&A services for clients
focused on software and business services companies."
Malcolm joins Oppenheimer with over 20 years of banking
experience. With a focus on technology and telecoms, he has advised
clients on M&A, debt and equity capital market transactions
valued in excess of $30 billion. Most
recently, Malcolm served as Co-Head of Technology M&A at
Cavendish. Previously, he held positions with Lehman Brothers,
Nomura and Société Générale.
"European technology companies in the mid-market are
significantly underserved by banks with a full-service proposition
and strength in the U.S.," Malcolm said. "Oppenheimer is uniquely
positioned to fill this hole in the market, which is why the firm
is not only a perfect fit for my skill sets but an attractive
partner for entrepreneurs and members of the private equity
community looking to explore new opportunities. Furthermore,
Oppenheimer's equity research coverage provides unparalleled
insight into many of the partner ecosystems underpinning growth
within the European technology sector."
Kingston joins Oppenheimer with 17 years of M&A experience.
With a focus on the HCM and Business Services sectors, he advises
technology and services companies on buy-side, sell-side and
private-capital fundraising transactions across a range of
verticals, including human resources, education, recruitment,
training, consulting and professional services. Most recently,
Kingston served as Head of HCM at Cavendish. Formerly, he held
senior positions within Alantra, as well as Boxington, a HCM sector
specialist and M&A boutique.
"I am incredibly excited to join Oppenheimer during a period of
significant growth for its global investment banking team, which
includes the recent hiring of Rupert
Sadler," Kingston said. "The Human Capital Management
M&A market is truly global in nature, with U.S. buyers
continuing to compete aggressively for U.K. and European assets.
The opportunity to work alongside Rupert and his HCM sector
specialist team to leverage our combined knowledge and insights
will create a differentiated and powerful proposition for our
European client base."
Webb joins Oppenheimer with 15 years of experience and an
in-depth knowledge of the private equity market. He has a track
record of successfully originating buy-side and sell-side mandates
from financial sponsors. Most recently, Webb served as Head of
Private Equity Coverage for Cavendish. Prior to that, he worked at
the mid-market accountancy firm RSM in private equity
coverage.
"Oppenheimer is exceptionally well placed to support private
equity clients in the raising of funds through our dedicated Fund
Placement Advisory team; deliver strategic advice to general
partners through our Financial Institutions Group; and advise
portfolio companies as they seek to expand or exit via M&A or a
capital raise from the public or private markets," Webb said.
"There is a huge opportunity to grow our sponsor relationships here
in the U.K. and across Continental Europe, and I look forward to
working alongside my product specialist colleagues to deliver an
integrated solution for our private equity clients."
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
(Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
(OPY on the New York Stock Exchange) and its affiliates provide a
full range of wealth management, securities brokerage, and
investment banking services to high net-worth individuals,
families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and
institutions.
Oppenheimer Europe Limited
Oppenheimer Europe Limited
(Oppenheimer), a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on
the New York Stock Exchange) provides financial services to
EMEA-based institutions and corporations across corporate finance,
equities, fixed income, debt capital markets and portfolio strategy
research.
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