Harris Williams Announces Senior-Level Promotions, Expands Global Leadership Team

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services, today announced several senior leadership appointments, including Jason Bass as co-head of M&A alongside Frank Mountcastle, Thierry Monjauze as head of Europe, and Joe Conner as co-head of the Transportation & Logistics Group.

These leadership appointments accompany the promotion of senior professionals across the firm:

• Managing Directors: Stephan Döring, Zach Ledwith, Jon Meredith, Sylvain Noblet, Mike Rohman, Chris Toussaint, and Andy Warczak.

• Directors: Christian Brumbaugh, John Chase, Cam Cornwell, Rob Crampton, Matt Crisafi, Ben de Fiebre, Rebecca Herter, Maury Nolen, Gunnar Shaw, Jens-Uwe Spörl, Zarek Stafford, and Jeremy Zucker.

• Vice Presidents: Jack Brant, Wilson Cecil, Chris Cerminaro, Jackson Durham, Garrett Fox, Doug Gabbert, Mike Hagan, Andrew Mali, Florian Riedel, Matt Roush, and Max Willens.

“These promotions recognize professionals whose leadership is helping drive our success,” said Bob Baltimore and John Neuner, co-CEOs of Harris Williams. “Strengthening leadership across key areas of our business while continuing to elevate talent from within reinforces our commitment to expanding global relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.”

“In an accelerating yet nuanced and complex M&A environment, clients are navigating evolving priorities and a broader range of strategic options,” said Frank Mountcastle, co-head of M&A at Harris Williams. “Strengthening our team with the depth of talent to continue to meet clients’ evolving needs is a priority at Harris Williams. I look forward to partnering with these individuals to further strengthen sector expertise, enhance client coverage, and support the continued growth of the firm globally.”

Lane Hopkins, chief talent officer at Harris Williams, added, “Our organic talent model has always been a defining strength of the firm. Experience, adaptability, and sector insight are critical to helping clients identify and evaluate their options, and we are proud to elevate this exceptional group of leaders who embody these qualities in their work every day.”

About Harris Williams

Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver superior outcomes to help them grow. Harris Williams is a subsidiary of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC)

Harris Williams LLC is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Harris Williams & Co. Ltd is a private limited company incorporated under English law with its registered office at 13th floor, One Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ, UK, registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales (registration number 07078852). Harris Williams & Co. Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, number 5408952. Harris Williams Private Capital Advisory Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of Sturgeon Ventures, LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority number 452811. Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH is registered in the commercial register of the local court of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, under HRB 107540. The registered address is 16th Floor, Marienturm, Taunusanlage 9-10 60329, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (email address: [e-mail]). Geschäftsführer/Director: Paul Poggi, VAT No. DE321666994. Harris Williams (“HW”) is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd, Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH, and Harris Williams Private Capital Advisory, Ltd conduct business.