Barclays Boosts M&A Leadership with Strategic Hire of Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors

Barclays Boosts M&A Leadership with Strategic Hire of Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Martin Douglass as the new Head of Financial Sponsors M&A. With nearly 15 years of investment banking experience, Douglass joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley, where he was a Managing Director. In his new role, Douglass will be responsible for driving M&A business opportunities with Financial Sponsor clients, leveraging his extensive experience and industry relationships. His appointment highlights Barclays’ commitment to strengthening its M&A capabilities and capturing a larger share of the advisory market.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 28-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays has announced the appointment of Martin Douglass as the new Head of Financial Sponsors M&A, signaling the bank’s commitment to expanding its presence in the mergers and acquisitions space. Douglass, who brings nearly 15 years of experience in investment banking, will be based in New York and will report to Dan Grabos, Head of Americas M&A.

Douglass joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley, where he served as Managing Director in the M&A team, leading numerous high-profile transactions, including the sale of MGM Studios to Amazon and the merger of Baker Hughes with GE Oil & Gas. His expertise in advising on over $300 billion worth of transactions, coupled with his strong relationships with key industry players, positions him as a valuable asset to Barclays’ growing M&A platform.

In his new role, Douglass will be responsible for driving new M&A business opportunities with Financial Sponsor clients, collaborating closely with the Financial Sponsors Group and the broader Investment Banking team. He will also work alongside the M&A Sell-Side Advisory team to execute Financial Sponsor sell-side transactions.

“Financial Sponsors M&A is a pivotal area for our Investment Banking business,” said Dan Grabos, Head of Americas M&A. “Martin’s extensive industry knowledge and experience with Private Equity firms will significantly enhance our ability to serve clients and capitalize on market opportunities. His appointment underscores our commitment to investing in top-tier talent and strengthening our advisory capabilities.”

This strategic hire highlights Barclays’ focus on enhancing its leadership in the M&A sector, particularly as market activity in Financial Sponsors continues to grow.

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SOURCE: Barclays