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ThinkEquity hires new senior communications, software & healthcare investment bankers
SAN FRANCISCO, 20 July, 2010 — ThinkEquity LLC — A Panmure Gordon Company, a leading investment banking boutique focused on growth companies and their investors, is pleased to announce the hire of Mr. Steve O'Donnell, Mr Kurt Hoofnagle and Mr. Jonathan Krieger to its investment banking team.
Kurt Hoofnagle joins as a managing director with responsibility for expanding ThinkEquity's communications, mobility and IT infrastructure practice. Kurt, who joins from RBC Capital Markets, received his MBA from the Wharton School of Business and is a graduate of UC Berkeley. He is based in the bank's San Francisco office.
Steven O'Donnell joins as a managing director with responsibility for the further development of ThinkEquity's software practice. Steven, who joins from RBC Capital Markets, received his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and is a graduate of Boston College. He is based in the bank's Boston office.
Jonathan Krieger joins ThinkEquity as a director with responsibility for ThinkEquity's healthcare services practice. Jon, who joins from TM Capital Corporation, received his MBA from Columbia Business School and is a graduate of Clark University. He is based in the bank's New York office.
Chief executive of ThinkEquity, Mr. Greg Wright, commented: "Communications, software and healthcare are among the key growth sectors of the global economy in which ThinkEquity has built a reputation as a trusted adviser - a reputation that will be enhanced by Kurt, Steven and Jonathan's deep industry knowledge. We are delighted they have joined the firm."
Media enquiries:
Nathaniel Webb
Group Communications and Investor Relations Director
T: +44 20 7614 8333
E: nathaniel.webb@panmure.com
US media seeking further comment from Mr Wright should contact:
Janet Faleski
T: +1 212-468-7083
E: jfaleski@thinkequity.com
About ThinkEquity LLC — A Panmure Gordon Company
Focused on the growth sectors of the economy, ThinkEquity provides research, equity financing, M&A advisory, institutional sales and trading, wealth management and asset management services to institutional investors, corporate and private clients, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors. As a Panmure Gordon company, ThinkEquity accesses the combined financial expertise of professionals based in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Liverpool and Geneva. Research-driven, we remain true to our founding principles: the power of growth, focus, deep domain expertise and people. www.thinkequity.com
About the Panmure Gordon Group
Founded in 1876, Panmure Gordon & Co. (PMR.L) is a leading independent institutional stockbroker and investment bank. Encompassing its US franchise, ThinkEquity, LLC, the Group employs approximately 240 professionals across the US, the UK, Singapore and Nyon, Switzerland, offering a blend of transatlantic financial services including research, sales and trading, wealth management and asset management. www.panmure.com