Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced the appointment of William "Bill" Lynch as a Managing Director in its Investment Banking group. Based in Los Angeles, Bill will partner with Nathan Moeri to co-lead Mesirow's Industrial Technology practice and is joining a growing team of bankers dedicated to delivering thoughtful, strategic advice across the firm?s ten industry verticals.
Rocky Pontikes, Co-Head of Mesirow Investment Banking said, "Bill's addition to our team marks an exciting step forward in expanding Mesirow's presence in the industrial technology industry. By partnering with seasoned bankers, Bill will play an important role in increasing our coverage and delivering the high-touch, thoughtful guidance that defines Mesirow's approach."
Bill brings more than 20 years of investment banking experience to Mesirow, with a strong track record of completing transactions in security, maritime technology, and recurring revenue service businesses. He joins Mesirow from Imperial Capital and prior to that, he was a Vice President at ProFinance Associates, leading M&A and financing transactions across similar high-margin, service-oriented sectors. Before ProFinance, Bill was in industrial manufacturing, where he led strategic and capital planning, distribution, marketing, and sales with responsibility for the general management of the western United States for the Industrial Gypsum Division of USG Corporation.
"Joining Mesirow is an exciting opportunity to be part of a firm with a strong culture and a reputation for delivering exceptional results," said Bill Lynch. "I'm looking forward to collaborating with the team to grow our industrial technology practice and provide thoughtful, strategic guidance to clients in this evolving and impactful sector."
"We're excited to welcome Bill to Mesirow," added Adam Oakley, Co-Head of Mesirow Investment Banking. "His experience and collaborative approach will enhance our ability to serve clients with thoughtful, tailored advice in a sector that's rapidly evolving."