Baird Appoints Andrew Lynn as Debt Advisory Managing Director to Expand Reach in Europe
LONDON, (Nov. 5, 2024) – Baird, an employee-owned, international financial services firm, announced today that Andrew Lynn has joined the firm’s European Investment Banking business as a Managing Director to lead its Debt Advisory team. Andrew brings more than 25 years of debt markets experience, both as a lender and an advisor, and is poised to drive the firm's strategic initiatives and growth in Europe.
Andrew joins from Alantra, where he was a Partner and responsible for expanding debt financing activities across both the private equity and non-sponsor clients. Prior to Alantra, he served as Managing Director of Debt Advisory at Stephens, having been brought in to establish the debt advisory practice in support of the firm’s M&A activities and secure stand-alone debt mandates. In both roles, Andrew focused on expanding the reach of debt advisory activities, providing cross-sector M&A support and managing stand-alone debt mandates.
“We are thrilled that Andrew has joined Baird and will help us continue to expand our capital advisory expertise and capabilities,” said Brian Doyal, Co-Head of Baird’s Global Investment Banking business. “His deep knowledge and transaction experience with debt financing activities will be a great compliment to our already strong debt advisory capabilities.”
“Andrew’s outstanding track record and strategic vision will be instrumental as we continue expanding our presence in Europe,” said Brian McDonagh, Co-Head of Baird’s Global Investment Banking business. “His leadership, along with his proven ability to enhance both product expertise and geographical reach, positions us perfectly for the next phase of growth in our debt advisory services.”
Baird continues to make significant investments in and realise success through its European investment banking platform as the business expands its reach across the Healthcare, Consumer, Industrial and Technology & Services sectors. Recently, the firm expanded its Global Financial Sponsors Group with the appointments of Giles Corner and Will Morton as Managing Directors earlier this year.
About Baird Global Investment Banking
Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 500 banking associates, offering corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and other financial sponsors a broad range of advisory and financing solutions. Since 2019, Baird has completed nearly 740 advisory transactions, representing $337 billion in transaction value, and 382 financings, raising nearly $180 billion.
About Baird
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets and private equity firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in 1919, Baird has approximately 5,100 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird has more than $455 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2024. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird ranked No. 34 on the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list – its 21st consecutive year on the list. Baird is the marketing name of Baird Financial Group. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Baird Trust Company in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Baird also has an operating subsidiary in Asia supporting Baird’s investment banking and private equity operations. Robert W. Baird Limited and Baird Capital Partners Europe Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For more information, please visit Baird’s website at www.rwbaird.com.
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