DC Advisory US bolsters its Industrials offering with hire of Chemicals & Materials specialist, Federico G.M. Mennella, CFA

Federico will be based in New York and joins a global Industrials franchise with 18 Managing Directors and over 90 professionals, completing 180 transactions across 12 sub-sectors in the past five years. Federico will work closely with current US Industrials Managing Directors, Tom Krasnewich and Matt Storkman, and lead the US Chemicals & Materials practice.

Federico brings more than 30 years’ investment banking experience advising private and public entities, including Fortune 500 companies, across the US, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Notable clients include Axalta, ACG, Corning, Dow, Italmatch, Johnson Matthey, Kraton, Schott, Univar, SK Capital and Bain Capital.

Prior to Rothschild & Co, Federico was Managing Director and Head of Lincoln’s global Chemicals and Materials practice.

“Advancements in technology, coupled with sustainability regulations and initiatives, have driven significant Chemicals & Materials activity in the past few years, with no sign of a decline. Federico’s focused expertise and unique relationships in this space present a huge opportunity for our platform – in the US and internationally. Welcome Federico!”

“DC Advisory’s established international Industrials reputation includes a solid legacy in Asia, long-standing and robust relationships in Europe, and real depth in the US. I am excited to make a difference to new and existing clients, while expanding and leveraging the wider platform.”

DC Advisory, along with shareholder Daiwa Securities Inc., continues the expansion of its global platform, investing in the acquisition of top talent to deliver the premier, mid-market full-service investment bank.