NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICR, a leading strategic communications firm, today announced the addition of David Galper to lead the firm’s financial sponsor coverage effort and expand its network of relationships with private equity firms, investment banks, law firms and other professional service providers.
Mr. Galper joins ICR as a Managing Director, bringing more than 15 years of investment banking and corporate finance experience. During his career, he has partnered with financial sponsors to structure and execute numerous M&A transactions, equity offerings and debt financings.
"In the last twelve months, ICR has represented approximately 20 percent of all US IPOs and we've provided strategic communications services on almost 100 merger and acquisition transactions,” said Don Duffy, President, ICR. “We understand financial sponsors' exit strategies and believe David's addition will enhance our ability to deliver the full breadth of ICR’s services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies."
Mr. Galper comes to ICR from KeyBanc Capital Markets, where he served as a Managing Director and head of one of the institution’s industry-focused investment banking practices. Prior to joining KeyBanc, Mr. Galper led Consumer Products investment banking at Jefferies & Company, Inc. and was a member of the Equity Capital Markets Group at Lehman Brothers. He began his investment banking career at Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown.
“ICR has a very unique platform that marries deep sector knowledge with capital markets expertise and communications best practices,” said David Galper. “I am delighted to bring my perspective and experience to this accomplished team, and look forward to providing financial sponsors and their portfolio companies with the strategic advice and counsel necessary to maximize the long-term value of their assets.”
About ICR
Established in 1998, ICR partners with companies to develop and execute strategic communications programs that achieve business goals, build credibility, and enhance the long-term value of the enterprise. The firm’s highly differentiated service model, which pairs capital markets veterans with senior communications professionals, brings deep sector knowledge and relationships to clients in more than 20 industries. Today, ICR is one of the largest and most experienced independent advisory firms in North America maintaining offices in Boston, Connecticut, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Beijing.
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