New York, New York, United States
Successful senior financial and media executive with an MBA. Currently Managing Partner of NY-based Participant Capital, a boutique global investment bank where I lead a team that has and completed $2B of M&A and capital and debt fundraising across multiple industries. Previously worked as Senior Vice President overseeing Global Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy at News Corp. Previously worked for over a decade as a financial journalist at The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times. Have continued to write freelance articles for The New York Times and other leading global publications.
Participant Capital provides a wide range of advisory services, including strategic capital and debt fundraising; mergers and acquisitions; divestitures; and more. Lead an 8-person boutique investment banking team that has completed over a $1.5B of M&A and capital and debt raising across multiple industries, including healthcare, media, AI, manufacturing and more. Investors included private equity sponsors, strategic acquirers, family offices and institutional investors. Have a senior role defining the firm's overall strategy and service mix centered on M&A advisory and capital raising. Originate high-value buy‑side/sell‑side mandates and fundraising mandates (equity, mezzanine, growth capital, and more). Very strong leader, operator and team player.
News Corp., the publishing, news and information company, which is the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Realtor.com, The Australian, and Harper Collins. Manage global acquisitions and divestitures on behalf of News Corp., which has completed more than $2.5B of acquisitions during my tenure. Develop strategic investment analysis across the company and seek and review acquisition candidates that add to News Corp's strong digital transformation. Conduct due diligence, negotiate the terms of transition agreements, coordinate all activities with the buyer/seller until the deal closes. Plan and execute post-deal integration planning for up to one year after transaction. Work closely with News Corp's senior executive team and all global executive teams across News Corp business units including Dow Jones, News UK, Realtor.com and Harper Collins.
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Healthcare business reporter for The Los Angeles Times; domestic policy editorial writer.
Wall Street Journal Staff Reporter , New York, NY 1997-2002