DC Advisory scales high-growth sectors and products with 16 senior banker promotions internationally
May 6, 2025, London, New York, Tokyo – DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference, today announces 16 new senior promotions, as the firm continues to invest in high-growth sectors and products to position itself as the premier mid-market investment bank, globally.
The promotions across multiple disciplines expand the already leading teams across Europe and the US and position the business to deliver agile advice in the current economic climate. This set of promotions brings the global senior banker headcount close to 170.
The promotions, effective May 6, 2025, include:
DC Advisory’s new Managing Directors:
- Pedro Afán-de Ribera, Debt Advisory & Restructuring, Spain
- Ilya Gladenko, Global Infrastructure, UK
- Sam Hodgson, Global Infrastructure, UK
- Jono Peters, Private Capital Markets, US
- Michael Romanos, Debt Advisory & Restructuring, UK
- Mark Ward, Manchester, UK
- Daniel Younger, Global Infrastructure, UK
DC Advisory’s new Directors:
- Zarah Burstein, Global Marketing, US
- Joe Flores, Operations, US
- Max Hagelstein, Real Estate, UK
- Yousif Hanna, Tech & Software, UK
- Radu Ilici, Manchester, UK
- Martyna Jakubowska, Global Infrastructure, UK
- Darragh Jones, Business & Tech-Enabled Services, UK
- Timo Marienfeld, Debt Advisory & Restructuring, Germany
- Sonya Yulova, Debt Advisory & Restructuring, UK
“We’re proud to recognize the talent within our business and these individuals who not only contribute to the differentiated advice for our clients, but to the growth and success of the wider business. As we enter an uncertain and challenging economic climate, ensuring our clients benefit from diverse sector and product expertise will be critical. We’re delighted to recognize the next generation of leadership in these areas.”
Alongside internal promotions, the international firm has made 35 senior hires in 24 months, to grow its team of over 170 senior bankers, as DC Advisory along with shareholder Daiwa Securities Group Inc., continues to invest in the acquisition of top talent to deliver the premier, mid-market full-service investment bank.
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DC Advisory is an international investment bank committed to making a difference. As part of an established global business, we offer access to over 750 professionals in 24 locations throughout Asia, Europe, and the US. Across 11 industry-focused teams, we offer tailored, independent advice on M&A, debt raisings and restructurings, private capital markets, secondary advisory, and access to unrivaled Asia investment knowledge. For more information, visit https://www.dcadvisory.com/about-us/
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