Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. has named Vinay Ghai managing director of its investment banking team in London, part of the firm’s continuing expansion in Europe.
Ghai will leveraging his deep experience and relationships in the consumer and industrial sectors.
“I am delighted to welcome Vinay to the team,” said John Fordham, Chairman of Baird’s European investment banking team. “His knowledge of the European M&A landscape, across a number of our sectors, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our coverage. Our European Investment Banking team has developed significant momentum in recent years, leveraging our ‘one team’ approach to serve the global mid-market. With Vinay’s appointment, we expect further progress and gains in market share.”
Ghai’s appointment is yet another sign of the growing strength of Baird Investment Banking around the globe. Since the beginning of 2008, the group has added 18 managing directors and directors, created two new industry vertical banking teams in energy and clean technology, and opened four new office locations on two continents.
