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Barclays Appoints Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors M&A

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Barclays has appointed Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors M&A, based in New York. Douglass, with nearly 15 years of investment banking experience, joins from Morgan Stanley where he was a Managing Director in the M&A team. He has executed over $300 billion in transactions throughout his career.

Douglass will report to Dan Grabos, Head of Americas M&A, and work closely with JF Astier, Global Head of Financial Sponsors Group, and Christian Oberle, Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group. His role involves identifying new M&A opportunities with Financial Sponsor clients and collaborating with various teams within Barclays' Investment Banking division.

This appointment underscores Barclays' focus on strengthening its M&A platform and Financial Sponsors business, anticipating increased market activity in this sector.

Barclays ha nominato Martin Douglass come Responsabile delle Fusioni e Acquisizioni per gli Sponsor Finanziari, con sede a New York. Douglass, con quasi 15 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario d'investimento, proviene da Morgan Stanley, dove ricopriva il ruolo di Direttore Generale nel team M&A. Ha gestito oltre 300 miliardi di dollari in operazioni durante la sua carriera.

Douglass riferirà a Dan Grabos, Responsabile delle Fusioni e Acquisizioni per le Americhe, e lavorerà a stretto contatto con JF Astier, Responsabile Globale del Gruppo Sponsor Finanziari, e Christian Oberle, Responsabile per le Americhe del Gruppo Sponsor Finanziari. Il suo ruolo prevede l'identificazione di nuove opportunità di M&A con i clienti Sponsor Finanziari e la collaborazione con vari team all'interno della divisione Banking d’Investimento di Barclays.

Questa nomina sottolinea l'attenzione di Barclays nel rafforzare la sua piattaforma M&A e il business degli Sponsor Finanziari, anticipando un aumento dell'attività di mercato in questo settore.

Barclays ha nombrado a Martin Douglass como Jefe de Fusiones y Adquisiciones para Patrocinios Financieros, con sede en Nueva York. Douglass, con casi 15 años de experiencia en banca de inversión, llega de Morgan Stanley, donde era Director General en el equipo de M&A. Ha ejecutado más de 300 mil millones de dólares en transacciones a lo largo de su carrera.

Douglass reportará a Dan Grabos, Jefe de M&A para las Américas, y trabajará estrechamente con JF Astier, Jefe Global del Grupo de Patrocinios Financieros, y Christian Oberle, Jefe del Grupo de Patrocinios Financieros para las Américas. Su rol implica identificar nuevas oportunidades de M&A con clientes de Patrocinadores Financieros y colaborar con varios equipos dentro de la división de Banca de Inversión de Barclays.

Este nombramiento subraya el enfoque de Barclays en fortalecer su plataforma de M&A y su negocio de Patrocinios Financieros, anticipando un aumento en la actividad del mercado en este sector.

바클레이스는 마틴 더글라스를 뉴욕에 본사를 둔 금융 스폰서 M&A의 수장으로 임명했습니다. 더글라스는 15년 가까이 투자은행 분야에서 경험을 쌓았으며, Morgan Stanley에서 M&A 팀의 전무 이사로 재직하다가 합류했습니다. 그는 경력 동안 3000억 달러 이상의 거래를 실행했습니다.

더글라스는 아메리카 M&A 책임자인 댄 그라보스에게 보고하며, 글로벌 금융 스폰서 그룹의 책임자인 JF 아스티에 및 아메리카 금융 스폰서 그룹 책임자인 크리스찬 오버를와 밀접히 협력할 것입니다. 그의 역할은 금융 스폰서 고객과 함께 새로운 M&A 기회를 식별하고 바클레이스의 투자은행 부서 내 다양한 팀과 협력하는 것입니다.

이번 임명이 바클레이스의 M&A 플랫폼 및 금융 스폰서 사업 강화를 강조하며, 이 분야의 시장 활동 증가를 예상하고 있습니다.

Barclays a nommé Martin Douglass au poste de Responsable des Fusions et Acquisitions pour les Sponsors Financiers, basé à New York. Douglass, qui possède près de 15 ans d'expérience en banque d'investissement, rejoint Morgan Stanley où il était Directeur Général au sein de l'équipe M&A. Il a réalisé plus de 300 milliards de dollars en transactions tout au long de sa carrière.

Douglass rendra compte à Dan Grabos, Responsable des Fusions et Acquisitions pour les Amériques, et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec JF Astier, Responsable Mondial du Groupe des Sponsors Financiers, et Christian Oberle, Responsable des Sponsors Financiers pour les Amériques. Son rôle consiste à identifier de nouvelles opportunités de F&A avec les clients Sponsors Financiers et à collaborer avec diverses équipes au sein de la division de Banque d'Investissement de Barclays.

Cette nomination souligne l'engagement de Barclays à renforcer sa plateforme de F&A et son activité de Sponsors Financiers, anticipant une augmentation de l'activité sur le marché dans ce secteur.

Barclays hat Martin Douglass zum Leiter von M&A im Bereich Financial Sponsors mit Sitz in New York ernannt. Douglass bringt fast 15 Jahre Erfahrung im Investment Banking mit und kommt von Morgan Stanley, wo er Geschäftsführer im M&A-Team war. Während seiner Karriere hat er Transaktionen im Wert von über 300 Milliarden Dollar durchgeführt.

Douglass wird an Dan Grabos, Leiter von M&A für die Amerikas, berichten und eng mit JF Astier, globaler Leiter der Financial Sponsors Group, sowie Christian Oberle, Leiter der Financial Sponsors Group für die Amerikas, zusammenarbeiten. Seine Rolle umfasst die Identifizierung neuer M&A-Möglichkeiten mit Financial Sponsor-Kunden und die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Teams innerhalb der Investment Banking-Abteilung von Barclays.

Diese Ernennung unterstreicht Barclays' Bestreben, die M&A-Plattform und das Geschäft mit Financial Sponsors zu stärken, da eine erhöhte Marktaktivität in diesem Sektor erwartet wird.

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  • Appointment of experienced professional with 15 years in investment banking
  • New hire has executed over $300 billion in transactions
  • Strategic move to strengthen Financial Sponsors M&A business
  • Anticipation of increased market activity in Financial Sponsors M&A sector
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Mr. Douglass brings to Barclays a deep understanding of the private equity asset class and extensive M&A transaction experience that will further strengthen the firm’s M&A platform and Financial Sponsors business.

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Barclays today announces the appointment of Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors M&A. Mr. Douglass will be based in New York, and will report to Dan Grabos, Head of Americas M&A. Mr. Douglass will work in close partnership with JF Astier, Global Head of Financial Sponsors Group, and Christian Oberle, Head of Americas Financial Sponsors Group.

Barclays appoints Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors M&A. (Photo: Business Wire)

Barclays appoints Martin Douglass as Head of Financial Sponsors M&A. (Photo: Business Wire)

Mr. Douglass has close to 15 years of investment banking experience and joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley, where he was a Managing Director in the M&A team in New York. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2014, Mr. Douglass was on the Healthcare investment banking team at Jefferies.

During his career Mr. Douglass has executed over $300bn of transactions advising on mergers, acquisitions, company sales, divestitures, separations, cross-border transactions, dual-track processes, and takeover defense assignments. During his tenure at Morgan Stanley, he played a key role in a number of significant M&A transactions including the sale of MGM Studios to Amazon, merger of Baker Hughes and GE Oil & Gas, sale of Culligan by Advent and Centerbridge to BDT, sale of Champion Petfoods by HOOPP to Mars, merger of Vantiv and Worldpay and subsequent sale to FIS, and take-private of Kindred Healthcare by TPG, WCAS and Humana.

In his role at Barclays, Mr. Douglass will be responsible for identifying new M&A business opportunities with Financial Sponsor clients, working in close partnership with the Financial Sponsors Group and the broader Investment Banking industry coverage and M&A teams. Mr. Douglass will also work in close coordination with the M&A Sell-Side Advisory team that is responsible for executing Financial Sponsor sell-side transactions.

“Financial Sponsors M&A is a critical area of focus within our Investment Banking business, and one where we see significant opportunity given our expectation for increased levels of market activity,” said Dan Grabos, Head of Americas M&A. “Martin’s addition to our M&A platform will help best position Barclays to capture a large share of the Advisory opportunity. His exceptional industry knowledge, deep roster of key relationships, and extensive transactional experience with Private Equity firms will generate tremendous value for our clients, and his appointment is further evidence of our dedication to investing in top-level talent.”

About Barclays

Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays

Oksana Poltavets (US)

+1 (732) 889-6747

oksana.poltavets@barclays.com

Source: Barclays

FAQ

Who is Martin Douglass and what is his new role at Barclays (BCS)?

Martin Douglass has been appointed as Head of Financial Sponsors M&A at Barclays (BCS). He will be based in New York and report to Dan Grabos, Head of Americas M&A.

What is Martin Douglass's professional background before joining Barclays (BCS)?

Before joining Barclays (BCS), Martin Douglass was a Managing Director in the M&A team at Morgan Stanley in New York. He has nearly 15 years of investment banking experience and has executed over $300 billion in transactions throughout his career.

What are Barclays' (BCS) expectations for the Financial Sponsors M&A sector?

Barclays (BCS) expects increased levels of market activity in the Financial Sponsors M&A sector, which is why they consider it a critical area of focus within their Investment Banking business.

What are Martin Douglass's responsibilities in his new role at Barclays (BCS)?

At Barclays (BCS), Martin Douglass will be responsible for identifying new M&A business opportunities with Financial Sponsor clients, working closely with the Financial Sponsors Group and other Investment Banking teams. He will also coordinate with the M&A Sell-Side Advisory team on Financial Sponsor sell-side transactions.

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