DC Advisory supercharges its international Chemicals & Materials practice with senior hires in Asia and the US

Sandeep brings over 25 years’ experience in investment banking, most recently as Managing Director and Head of South-East Asia at Alantra in Hong Kong, following ten years as Managing Director at HSBC. Sandeep has advised on over 50 transactions in M&A throughout his career, notable transactions including PTt’s acquisition of a stale in Natureworks, Dow’s sale of their JV with Petronas Chemicals, Lotte Chemical’s acquisition of Titan, and SCG Chemicals’ acquisition of a stake in Chandra Asri.

Domenico brings over 10 years’ experience in investment banking, most recently in Chemicals & Advanced Materials coverage within Rothschild & Co’s Industrials team, where he also led the Circular & Sustainable Economy practice in North America. Domenico has advised on over $50bn of M&A and capital raises in his career, and brings deep industry and product expertise to DC Advisory’s Industrials practice.

DC Advisory’s Industrials team has completed 45 transactions to date this year, and includes specialists in Chemicals & Materials, Automotive & Mobility, Packaging & Printing, Safety & Protection, and Energy Technology & HVAC. Recent Chemicals transactions include advising: C.I. Takiron on its sale to Itochu Corporation, led by Shinya Nakamura, Managing Director Japan; Guzman Minerals on its acquisition of Zircosil Malaysia from Matrix Chemicals Holdings Ltd, led by César Garcia, Managing Director Spain; the shareholders of SPC on its partnership with Mentha, led by Benelux Co-CEO Robert Ruiter; Fiabila on its sale of a majority stake to Apheon, led by France CEO David Benin; and CBPE Capital on the sale of SAFECHEM to Itelyum, led by Managing Directors, Wolfgang Kazmierowski in Germany and Andrew Cunningham in the UK.

Bill Kohr, CEO, DC Advisory US, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Sandeep and Domenico aboard bolstering DC Advisory’s international Chemicals & Materials sector coverage. They are both well-respected, and their deep relationships and experience in this field will strengthen the already tremendous expertise brought by Federico Mennella following his appointment to DC Advisory last year.”

Sandeep Talwani, Managing Director, DC Advisory Singapore, commented: “I am excited by the opportunity to join DC Advisory to support clients at a time when the Chemicals & Advanced Materials space is so active and fast changing, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. It is such a well-regarded team, and I can’t wait to join them as we aim to deliver the right advice to clients.”

Domenico Fortuna, Director, DC Advisory US commented: “DC Advisory has a market leading Industrials team and I am delighted to work with such a highly talented and experienced group of professionals across the US, Europe, and Asia. I look forward to partnering with our clients as they deploy new long term, sustainable strategies to support their growth and success in the continuously evolving Chemicals & Advanced Materials industry.”

These hires mark the 34^th and 35^th senior hires for the international firm in 24 months as DC Advisory, along with shareholder Daiwa Securities Inc., continues to invest in the acquisition of top talent to deliver the premier, mid-market full-service investment bank, globally.

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