Piper Jaffray Companies has hired Stuart C Harvey Jr (pictured) as a partner in the Piper Jaffray merchant banking group. The group manages private equity investments in commercial businesses with strong growth prospects.
Harvey previously served as a managing director at Piper Jaffray from 1993-2003, and will be rejoining the firm as the merchant banking group prepares to raise a new fund in 2016. The group closed its USD100 million Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking Fund I, LP in 2012.
From 2003-2010, Harvey served as CEO of Elavon Global Acquiring Solutions, Inc, a subsidiary of US Bancorp, growing revenues to more than USD1.5 billion. He joined Ceridian Corporation in 2010 where he served as chairman, CEO and president. During his tenure, he transformed company strategy, vision and operations on a national and international level, leading to sharp increases in sales and operating efficiency. Harvey also led the sale of Comdata, Inc, a Ceridian subsidiary, to FleetCor Technologies, Inc. for USD3.45 billion.
“Stuart has a proven track record for building successful companies and he will be highly valuable as we expand our portfolio,” says Tom Schnettler (pictured), merchant banking managing director and vice chairman of Piper Jaffray & Co. “In less than five years, he was able to dramatically transform the business of Ceridian Corporation, resulting in significant increases in shareholder value. We look forward to utilising Stuart’s skills in creating value for our investors.”
“I am honoured to be named a merchant banking partner, working alongside Tom Schnettler, Bob Rinek and David Crosby. They are a veteran group of individuals that is well-respected throughout the industry; their record of investment in quality companies is very impressive and I am eager to join them,” says Harvey.
Harvey holds a bachelor’s degree from St John’s University, a Juris doctorate from the George Washington University Law School and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He also serves on the board of directors for Trustwave Holdings, Inc. and the board of trustees at St. John’s University.
