Centerview Partners, an independent investment banking advisory firm, has added industry veterans Jack MacDonald, Gary Kirkham and Steve Miller to the firm’s technology practice in Palo Alto.
MacDonald, Kirkham and Miller each bring decades of senior-level investment banking experience across the technology industry.
“We are thrilled to expand our technology practice with Jack, Gary and Steve, who are among the most seasoned and well regarded investment banking professionals in the industry and align culturally with our entrepreneurial west coast operation,” says Robert Pruzan, co-founder of Centerview. “Their unparalleled insights, extensive network of relationships and decades-long track records working across the technology spectrum will complement the deep domain expertise and wealth of knowledge and experience of our approximately 30 bankers in Palo Alto.”
“I’m honoured to join Centerview, one of the most highly regarded investment banks in the world and advisor of choice to leading global companies,” says MacDonald. “With technology poised to continue transforming all industries, I am eager to drive further success for our clients by leveraging Centerview’s world class platform and unmatched intellectual capital.”
“I’ve watched as Centerview has built an enduring technology franchise and advised on many of the most notable transactions and strategic initiatives in the technology sector,” says Kirkham. “I’m honoured to contribute to its continued growth as part of my next chapter, and work alongside its talented team to guide clients at this important and dynamic time for technology companies.”
“For years, we have helped numerous clients build successful and enduring businesses that create value and contribute positively to society,” says Miller. “I am excited to help expand Centerview’s technology practice using those same skills and principles, building from an incredibly strong base they’ve established over many years and a deep bench of senior talent with whom I look forward to collaborating.”
Blair Effron, co-founder of Centerview, says: “Jack, Gary and Steve have not only built long-term relationships with some of the world’s most innovative technology companies, they have grown their practice by mentoring generations of young bankers who have themselves become world-class advisors. Their track records with both clients and associates alike align perfectly with Centerview’s culture. We are proud to have the ideal team and capabilities to help CEOs and Boards navigate the rapidly changing and increasingly complex technology landscape.”
