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Piper Sandler Expands Global Financial Sponsors Group with Addition of Christian Hess

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Piper Sandler (NYSE: PIPR) has appointed Christian Hess as managing director and European head of financial sponsors in its London office. With over 30 years of experience, Hess previously led private equity client groups at Investec and co-founded the European financial sponsors group at UBS. His addition aims to strengthen Piper Sandler's connections with European sponsors and enhance its cross-border transaction capabilities. David Lee, Piper Sandler's global head of financial sponsors, highlighted Hess's role in providing actionable deal flow and insights to their domestic clients.

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  • Christian Hess appointed as managing director, enhancing European operations.
  • Hess brings over 30 years of experience in private equity relationships.
  • Expansion of Piper Sandler's financial sponsors coverage model in Europe.
  • Focus on healthcare, energy, chemicals, technology, and more sectors.
  • Hess's multilingual skills and extensive network expected to attract new clients.
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Christian Hess. He is joining the London office as a managing director and European head of financial sponsors.

Hess brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track record in successfully developing and managing relationships with private equity firms spanning across the mid-cap and large-cap sponsor universe. Prior to joining Piper Sandler, Hess served six years at Investec as a private equity client group head. Prior to that, he served 16 years at UBS, where he co-founded and led the European financial sponsors and served as head of investment banking coverage, EMEA.

Piper Sandler global head of financial sponsors, David Lee, said “With the addition of Christian, we are extending our highly successful North American financial sponsors coverage model in Europe. Not only will Christian enhance the firm’s connectivity with key European sponsors and family offices, but as the number of cross-border transactions continues to rise, he will play a critical role in helping the firm better serve our domestic sponsor client base with actionable deal flow and relevant geographic insights.”

Peter Hall, head of European investment banking, said “Christian’s UK and pan-European experience will benefit both the firm and our private equity clients. As we grow Piper Sandler’s European sector capabilities in healthcare, energy, chemicals, consumer, technology, industrial services and financial services, a coordinated sponsor coverage effort will be hugely additive. We look forward to leveraging Christian’s deep relationships and strategic insights for the benefit of our clients.”

Hess is trilingual in German, English and French and read law and Betriebswirtschaftslehre at Hamburg University before graduating with first class honors from EAP – European School of Management.

ABOUT PIPER SANDLER

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co., member SIPC and NYSE; in Europe through Piper Sandler Ltd., authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; and in Hong Kong through Piper Sandler Hong Kong Limited, authorized and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission. Alternative asset management and fixed income advisory services are offered through separately registered advisory affiliates.

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pamela.steensland@psc.com

Source: Piper Sandler Companies

FAQ

Who is Christian Hess in relation to Piper Sandler (PIPR)?

Christian Hess has been appointed as managing director and European head of financial sponsors at Piper Sandler.

What experience does Christian Hess bring to Piper Sandler (PIPR)?

Hess has over 30 years of experience in managing relationships with private equity firms and previously served at Investec and UBS.

How will Christian Hess impact Piper Sandler's (PIPR) European operations?

Hess is expected to enhance Piper Sandler's connectivity with European sponsors and improve cross-border transaction capabilities.

What are the primary sectors Piper Sandler (PIPR) is focusing on with Christian Hess's arrival?

The firm aims to enhance capabilities in healthcare, energy, chemicals, technology, and more under Hess's leadership.

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