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D.A. Davidson Names New Head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing, Andreea Popa Joins to Position the Group for Continued Growth

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D.A. Davidson has committed to enhancing its marketing and digital transformation efforts within its Investment Banking and Institutional Equities divisions. The firm has appointed Andreea Popa as the head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing to spearhead a strategic marketing plan aimed at growth across key industry verticals including consumer, diversified industrials, technology, and financial institutions. With over 20 years of experience, Popa will focus on increasing visibility and supporting business development initiatives.

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  • Appointment of Andreea Popa as head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing enhances the strategic focus on digital transformation.
  • Popa's experience in digital marketing and financial services is expected to strengthen D.A. Davidson’s brand and market presence.
  • The ECM Group aims to expand its services and products, positioning for growth in key industry sectors.
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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- D.A. Davidson announced today its commitment to accelerate its marketing and digital transformation across its investment banking and institutional equities divisions. Andreea Popa has joined as head of Equity Capital Markets (ECM) Marketing to develop and execute a strategic marketing plan that positions D.A. Davidson’s ECM Group for continued growth across consumer, diversified industrials, financial institutions, and technology industry verticals and geographies. D.A. Davidson’s ECM Group provides capital markets services and products, including investment banking, institutional sales, trading, research and corporate services. Andreea will be responsible for raising the firm’s visibility, supporting its business development efforts and leading communications.

Andreea Popa Headshot (Photo: Business Wire)

Andreea Popa Headshot (Photo: Business Wire)

What changes can we expect to see from D.A. Davidson’s ECM Group?

“We are investing in new strategies that reshape the business into a digitally results-oriented platform. Andreea brings over 20 years of financial industry and digital marketing experience. She has an innovative leadership approach to marketing and communications, which will support our global strategy and growth initiatives,” said Rory McKinney, head of Investment Banking and managing director at D.A. Davidson. “Moreover, we are actively sourcing top new talent across industries committed to our shared values that reinforce a cohesive high-performance culture and team spirit of competitive urgency, teamwork, honesty and integrity.”

How have your experiences affected the way you approach marketing?

“I have a journalism background, having worked on Wall Street for a premier rating agency as an editor creating various financial research products for print. As a result, I had the opportunity to experience the power of digital transformation first-hand at its onset. I am passionate about leveraging technology to deliver on objectives that improve the client experience and create operational efficiencies to meet the changing needs of the business,” said Andreea Popa, head of ECM Marketing at D.A. Davidson. “I’m looking forward to working closely with the investment banking and institutional equities research teams to develop and implement strategies to position and strengthen the brand and its market presence.”

“Andreea has a proven track record of creating a unique investment banking brand and delivering innovative marketing strategies. She will be working with the D.A. Davidson executive team to accelerate our digital transformation and position the business for future growth,” remarked Monte Giese, president of Equity Capital Markets at D.A. Davidson.

Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, Andreea served as head of Marketing & Communications for Intrepid Investment Bankers, where she helped build the Intrepid brand to scale rapidly, and five years after its launch, the firm was acquired by MUFG Union Bank, N.A., a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG). Before Intrepid, she was responsible for global editorial and regulatory activities at Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI). She began her career at Standard & Poor’s (NYSE: SPGI) in New York, working integrally with the Structured Finance team and Ratings Information, Products & Services division on some of the rating agency’s premier financial market intelligence products.

The Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Andreea as one of the “Most Influential Marketers” in Los Angeles. Andreea becomes part of a team of over 105 investment banking and 80 institutional equities professionals.

About D.A. Davidson Companies

D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 with corporate headquarters in Great Falls, Montana, and regional headquarters in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Omaha and Seattle, the company has approximately 1,475 employees and offices in 28 states.

Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., a full-service investment firm providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.

For more information, visit dadavidson.com.

Andreea Popa, Head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing | apopa@dadco.com

Source: D.A. Davidson Companies

FAQ

What is D.A. Davidson's new marketing strategy for its ECM Group?

D.A. Davidson's new marketing strategy focuses on digital transformation and enhancing visibility through the appointment of Andreea Popa as head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing.

Who is Andreea Popa and what is her role in D.A. Davidson?

Andreea Popa is the newly appointed head of Equity Capital Markets Marketing at D.A. Davidson, responsible for executing strategic marketing plans for growth.

What experience does Andreea Popa bring to D.A. Davidson?

Andreea Popa has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and digital marketing, previously serving as head of Marketing & Communications at Intrepid Investment Bankers.

How many professionals are part of D.A. Davidson's investment banking team?

D.A. Davidson's investment banking team comprises over 105 professionals.

What is D.A. Davidson's focus in its marketing efforts?

D.A. Davidson's marketing efforts will focus on raising visibility, supporting business development, and leveraging technology to enhance client experience.

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