Thomas J. McCabe joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Tom McCabe to its Advisory Board.

Tom McCabe carries more than 30 years of global financial experience, including senior leadership roles across the US, Europe, and Asia. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for the Americas at DBS Bank, a role he held for 11 years before retiring in 2025. Earlier in his career he served as the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in South Korea, where he led the US$3.3 billion acquisition of Korea First Bank.

“We are pleased to welcome Tom McCabe to the firm’s Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “His extensive experience in global banking, Asia-linked capital flows, and cross-border business development makes him a valuable addition to our team.”

Tom added: “Academy Securities has built an impeccable reputation and is a trusted partner for both their advisory services and execution. Their client base includes some of the world’s largest companies and I am thrilled to be a part of this highly respected organization and contribute to their mission”

Over the course of his career, McCabe has served on a number of boards, including Chairman of the Board of AXS Pte, Non-Executive Director of Travelex Holdings Ltd and Merchant Solutions. In 2006 he was invited to join the Global Advisory Board of the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business. In addition to his board roles, he has been a frequent lecturer at USC’s Marshall School of Business, Stanford University, San Jose State University, and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He currently serves on the board of “A Place Called Home”, a Los Angeles-based Non-Profit supporting underprivileged children and low-income families.

“Tom McCabe brings a rare combination of senior executive leadership and deep international markets experience,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. “His perspective will be a strong addition to our Advisory Board.”

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients’ success. Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, Sacramento, and West Palm Beach. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.