Rabobank has appointed Donald Meltzer, currently Vice Chairman, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions North America will assume the role of Global Head of M&A.
In addition to his global responsibilities, Meltzer will continue to lead the North American M&A business, a critical component of Rabobank’s global M&A strategy. In his new role, he will become a member of the management team of Global Corporate Clients and continue to be part of the Corporate Clients North America management team.
Meltzer, based in New York, brings a wealth of experience to the global role, having previously served as a global head of M&A at Credit Suisse and co-head of investment banking at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and Cowen & Company. Meltzer joined Rabobank in 2015 in his North American role. Under his leadership, Rabobank has accelerated its M&A activities in North America, including recent lead advisory roles for Monsanto, Cargill, RefrescoGerber, AGCO and Post Holdings and has grown its senior M&A coverage capabilities.
Meltzer holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a law degree from the New York University School of Law, and practiced corporate law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore for two years.
“Don’s considerable experience and successful track record throughout his career and at Rabobank will help us bring innovative, value-added solutions to food and ag companies around the world,” said David Bassett, Head of Wholesale Banking, North America.
Added Willem Boezen, Head of Global Corporate Clients, says: “We are thrilled to have Don lead our global M&A business which is built on deep sector knowledge and long-term relationships with clients – something that Don excels at and will help us take to the next level as a bank.”
