This is a significant development for the company, given Mark Epley’s impressive background in corporate finance and his track record of leading global coverage teams and delivering significant growth at major financial institutions.
* The new Managing Director brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, having worked with top-tier investment banks such as HSBC Securities, Nomura, Deutsche Bank, and Morgan Stanley.
Mark Epley’s Background and Experience
Mark Epley is a seasoned investment banking executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate finance, leveraged finance, and M&A. He has held senior leadership roles at some of the world’s most prominent financial institutions and has built and grown multiple global coverage teams. Key highlights of his career include:
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- Chairman of the Financial Sponsors Group Americas at HSBC Securities, where he led global coverage teams and delivered significant growth
- Global Head of the Financial Sponsors Group at Nomura Securities International
- Global Head of the Financial Sponsors Group at Deutsche Bank Securities
- Global Head of the Financial Sponsors Group at Morgan Stanley & Company
These roles have given him a deep understanding of the financial services industry and the ability to navigate complex transactions and business strategies.
Leadership Experience and Achievements
Mark Epley has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving significant growth and transformation within financial institutions. His achievements include:
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- Delivering significant growth through his leadership of global coverage teams at HSBC Securities
- Led a global team of 80 bankers across five offices at Nomura Securities International
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans and talent recruitment at HSBC’s Americas Investment Banking Division Management Committee
Mark’s expertise and experience have been recognized through his appointment as a Senior Advisor to SQ Capital, supporting the origination and build of a unique and differentiated fund focused on investing in Private Equity secondary transactions.
Education and Professional Development
Mark Epley holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School, where he earned Dean’s List honors, and a BA in Politics from Princeton University. He has also completed executive education programs in Energy Innovation & Emerging Technologies at Stanford University and Strategic Wealth Management at Columbia University.
About SEDA Experts LLC
SEDA Experts LLC is a leading expert witness firm specializing in financial services. The company supports international law firms by offering the highest level of expertise across the financial industry and providing access to the most influential financial services industry leaders. SEDA Experts LLC provides superior independent advice, data analytics, valuation, and elite expert reports and testimony services to law firms, regulators, and leading financial institutions.
