Chris Buddin has Joined Evercore as a Senior Managing Director in its Technology Advisory Practice

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Chris Buddin has joined the Firm’s Investment Banking business as a Senior Managing Director in its Technology Advisory practice. He is based in Menlo Park, CA and will help expand Evercore’s Technology Capital Markets and Strategic Advisory businesses.

Mr. Buddin joins Evercore from Goldman Sachs, where he was a Managing Director in the Technology, Media and Telecom Group within the Investment Banking Division, leading Automotive Technology, Clean Technology and Renewables and Communication Technology. Over his more than twenty-year career, he has advised companies across all sectors on equity capital markets and M&A transactions.

John S. Weinberg, Evercore’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Chris has built multiple businesses in critical segments of the expanding technology market and has advised companies across a variety of sectors. He brings deep client relationships and a record of success, and we are excited to have him on board.”

Mr. Buddin added, “Evercore represents the future of truly independent, client-centered investment banking. The Firm is focused on the most innovative companies in the world, and the quality of its people is unrivaled. I am thrilled to join the team.”

Mr. Buddin holds an AB in Economics from Stanford University.

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