James Pople Joins Global Technology & Services Group, Expanding Coverage in Europe
LONDON (10 Dec. 2024) – Baird, an employee-owned, international financial services firm, announced today that James Pople has joined the firm’s European Investment Banking business as a Managing Director with the Global Technology & Services Group.
James joins from DC Advisory, where he was a Managing Director and co-led the Business & Tech-Enabled Services M&A team. Prior to DC Advisory, James worked in UBS’ EMEA Healthcare team. He brings more than 15 years of investment banking experience and is poised to drive the firm's strategic initiatives and growth in Europe.
“We are delighted to welcome James to our team. His impressive track record and extensive network will help us expand our presence in the UK and Europe. We look forward to working with him,” said Brian Doyal, Co-Head of Global Investment Banking.
“Our Technology & Services Group has gone from strength to strength to meet the growing demand across the sector for expert advisory capabilities. We are confident that James’ deep knowledge and transaction expertise will complement our existing expertise while helping us expand into new sub-sectors of Technology & Services,” added Peter S. Kies, Head of Global Technology & Services Investment Banking.
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, and its capital debt advisory business with the appointment of Managing Director Andrew Lynn last month.
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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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