A Talented, Experienced and Impactful Team
Ardea is a partnership composed of exceptional banking and operations professionals who together strive to provide outstanding service to our clients. We take pride in our deeply experienced and highly diverse team representing 23 nationalities and 22 languages spoken. We will grow our team by hiring highly-qualified individuals who will be additive to our unique, collaborative culture. We aim for every person at Ardea to become commercially and culturally impactful to the firm.
Javier De Vicente Moreno
Associate
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Advisory Team
Javier De Vicente Moreno
Advisory Team
Javier worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2021 – 2023 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Utilities, Renewables and Energy Transition team. He started his career in 2019 at NatWest Markets, covering specialist lenders. Javier earned a BS in International Business from Universitat de València and a MS in Finance from IE Business School.
Javier De Vicente Moreno
Advisory Team
Javier worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2021 – 2023 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Utilities, Renewables and Energy Transition team. He started his career in 2019 at NatWest Markets, covering specialist lenders. Javier earned a BS in International Business from Universitat de València and a MS in Finance from IE Business School.
Jeff Wight
Associate
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Advisory Team
Jeff Wight
Advisory Team
Jeff worked at Evercore from 2020 – 2022 as an Investment Banking Analyst, advising clients in the Financial Services sector. Jeff earned a BS in Finance and a MS in Financial Mathematics from the University of Connecticut.
Jeff Wight
Advisory Team
Jeff worked at Evercore from 2020 – 2022 as an Investment Banking Analyst, advising clients in the Financial Services sector. Jeff earned a BS in Finance and a MS in Financial Mathematics from the University of Connecticut.
Jeffrey Schackner
Partner
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Advisory Team
Jeffrey Schackner
Advisory Team
Jeffrey was previously at Citigroup as Head of Global Consumer Products Investment Banking and a member of Citi’s North American Corporate and Investment Banking Management Committee.
Ardea Partners LP 2018 - Present
Citigroup 2000 - 2017
Schroders PLC 1997 - 2000
Other Affiliations
The Whitney Museum of American Art
Co-Chair, Director's Council and Drawings Acquisition Committee
Education
Hamilton College
BA
1989
Columbia Business School
MBA, Highest Honors
1996
Jeffrey Schackner
Advisory Team
Jeffrey was previously at Citigroup as Head of Global Consumer Products Investment Banking and a member of Citi’s North American Corporate and Investment Banking Management Committee.
Jessica Fan
Managing Director
General Counsel
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Operations Team
Jessica Fan
Operations Team
Jessica worked at Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton LLP as an Associate from 2012 - 2018 with a practice focused on public and private M&A. More recently, she worked as a Vice President at Barclays in the Bank Regulation, Treasury and M&A Legal and Regulatory Implementation teams. Jessica earned a BA from Occidental College and her JD from New York University School of Law.
Jessica Fan
Operations Team
Jessica worked at Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton LLP as an Associate from 2012 - 2018 with a practice focused on public and private M&A. More recently, she worked as a Vice President at Barclays in the Bank Regulation, Treasury and M&A Legal and Regulatory Implementation teams. Jessica earned a BA from Occidental College and her JD from New York University School of Law.
Joe McCauley
Associate
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Advisory Team
Joe McCauley
Advisory Team
Joe worked at Wells Fargo Securities from 2020 – 2021 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group. Joe earned a BS in Finance and Minor in Statistics from Wake Forest University.
Joe McCauley
Advisory Team
Joe worked at Wells Fargo Securities from 2020 – 2021 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group. Joe earned a BS in Finance and Minor in Statistics from Wake Forest University.
Joao Lanca Coelho
Associate
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Advisory Team
Joao Lanca Coelho
Advisory Team
Joao worked at Barclays from 2021 - 2024 as an Investment Banking Associate in the UK Advisory team, focusing on advising clients on public M&A transactions. Joao earned an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
Joao Lanca Coelho
Advisory Team
Joao worked at Barclays from 2021 - 2024 as an Investment Banking Associate in the UK Advisory team, focusing on advising clients on public M&A transactions. Joao earned an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
Jonathan Katiraei
Associate
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Advisory Team
Jonathan Katiraei
Advisory Team
Jonathan worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2020 – 2022 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Financial Institutions Group. Prior to that, Jonathan served as a Policy Advisor in the U.S. Treasury Department and worked as an Associate at Morgan Stanley focusing on structured derivatives. Jonathan earned BA degrees in Economics and Applied Mathematics from Columbia University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he graduated with high honors.
Jonathan Katiraei
Advisory Team
Jonathan worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2020 – 2022 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Financial Institutions Group. Prior to that, Jonathan served as a Policy Advisor in the U.S. Treasury Department and worked as an Associate at Morgan Stanley focusing on structured derivatives. Jonathan earned BA degrees in Economics and Applied Mathematics from Columbia University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he graduated with high honors.
Julien Petit
Partner
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Advisory Team
Julien Petit
Advisory Team
Julien was previously at Goldman Sachs International as Head of M&A for the Financial Institutions Group in the EMEA region.
Ardea Partners International LLP 2019 - Present
Goldman Sachs International 1999 - 2019
Education
Ecole Polytechnique
MSC
1999
Julien Petit
Advisory Team
Julien was previously at Goldman Sachs International as Head of M&A for the Financial Institutions Group in the EMEA region.
Juliya Chekmarova
Partner
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Advisory Team
Juliya Chekmarova
Advisory Team
Juliya was previously at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as Vice President in the Financial Institutions Group, focusing primarily on the life and P&C insurance industry globally.
Ardea Partners LP 2018 - Present
Goldman, Sachs & Co. 2012 - 2017
Credit Suisse 2009 - 2012
Education
Barnard College, Columbia University,
BA
2009
Juliya Chekmarova
Advisory Team
Juliya was previously at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as Vice President in the Financial Institutions Group, focusing primarily on the life and P&C insurance industry globally.
Jun Park
Associate
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Advisory Team
Jun Park
Advisory Team
Jun worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) from 2020 – 2021 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions group. Jun earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo.
Jun Park
Advisory Team
Jun worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) from 2020 – 2021 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions group. Jun earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo.
Kevin Lipstein
Financial Controller
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Operations Team
Kevin Lipstein
Operations Team
Kevin worked at Cadre from 2017 – 2019 as the company’s Financial Controller and FINOP of the broker dealer. From 2011 – 2017, he worked at Blackstone where he was primarily responsible for the day-to-day activities and financial controls of the broker dealer. He began his career as an auditor at PwC. Kevin earned his BS in Accounting from Yeshiva University, holds FINRA Series 27 and 99 licenses, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Kevin Lipstein
Operations Team
Kevin worked at Cadre from 2017 – 2019 as the company’s Financial Controller and FINOP of the broker dealer. From 2011 – 2017, he worked at Blackstone where he was primarily responsible for the day-to-day activities and financial controls of the broker dealer. He began his career as an auditor at PwC. Kevin earned his BS in Accounting from Yeshiva University, holds FINRA Series 27 and 99 licenses, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Lucie Ondraschkova
Global Chief of Staff
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Operations Team
Lucie Ondraschkova
Operations Team
Lucie worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2014 – 2016. She was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group focusing on financial technology and asset management. She is a member of Terry College of Business Department of Finance Advisory Board. Lucie earned a BBA in Finance, Economics and International Business from the University of Georgia.
Lucie Ondraschkova
Operations Team
Lucie worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2014 – 2016. She was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group focusing on financial technology and asset management. She is a member of Terry College of Business Department of Finance Advisory Board. Lucie earned a BBA in Finance, Economics and International Business from the University of Georgia.
Lucy Lu
Associate
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Advisory Team
Lucy Lu
Advisory Team
Lucy worked at Onex Partners from 2021-2022, where she focused on evaluating investments across a range of sectors. From 2019-2021, Lucy worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Healthcare Group. Lucy earned a BA in Honors Business Administration from Ivey Business School at Western University.
Lucy Lu
Advisory Team
Lucy worked at Onex Partners from 2021-2022, where she focused on evaluating investments across a range of sectors. From 2019-2021, Lucy worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Healthcare Group. Lucy earned a BA in Honors Business Administration from Ivey Business School at Western University.
Manoj Nair
Managing Director
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Operations Team
Manoj Nair
Operations Team
Manoj worked from 2008 – 2016 as an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton LLP with a broad international and domestic mergers and acquisitions practice as well as representing a major financial company on key commercial transactions. He received his BA from New York University and his JD from New York Law School.
Manoj Nair
Operations Team
Manoj worked from 2008 – 2016 as an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton LLP with a broad international and domestic mergers and acquisitions practice as well as representing a major financial company on key commercial transactions. He received his BA from New York University and his JD from New York Law School.
Mark Jazbik
Vice President
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Advisory Team
Mark Jazbik
Advisory Team
Mark worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2016 – 2017. He was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Natural Resources Group focused on working with clients in Metals & Mining, Power & Utilities and Energy. Mark earned a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Mark Jazbik
Advisory Team
Mark worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2016 – 2017. He was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Natural Resources Group focused on working with clients in Metals & Mining, Power & Utilities and Energy. Mark earned a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Martino Martucci
Executive Director
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Advisory Team
Martino Martucci
Advisory Team
Martino worked at Barclays from 2010 – 2019 as a Director in the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team in London focused on advising corporates and infrastructure funds on M&A and financing transactions. Martino earned a BSc in Business Administration and Economics from Bocconi University.
Martino Martucci
Advisory Team
Martino worked at Barclays from 2010 – 2019 as a Director in the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team in London focused on advising corporates and infrastructure funds on M&A and financing transactions. Martino earned a BSc in Business Administration and Economics from Bocconi University.
Matt Palmer
Partner
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Advisory Team
Matt Palmer
Advisory Team
Matt was previously at J.P. Morgan as Co-Head of North American Insurance Investment Banking, focusing primarily on the insurance distribution and services industry globally.
Ardea Partners LP 2023-Present
J.P. Morgan 2001-2023
Education
Bucknell University,
BSBA
2001
Matt Palmer
Advisory Team
Matt was previously at J.P. Morgan as Co-Head of North American Insurance Investment Banking, focusing primarily on the insurance distribution and services industry globally.
Matthew Clark
Executive Director
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Advisory Team
Matthew Clark
Advisory Team
Matt worked at Morgan Stanley from 2012 – 2018, advising clients in the Natural Resources sector on M&A and financing transactions. Matt was based across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific during his tenure. Matt earned a MS in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford.
Matthew Clark
Advisory Team
Matt worked at Morgan Stanley from 2012 – 2018, advising clients in the Natural Resources sector on M&A and financing transactions. Matt was based across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific during his tenure. Matt earned a MS in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford.
Max Li
Vice President
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Advisory Team
Max Li
Advisory Team
Max worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2019 – 2020 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Natural Resources Group, where he advised clients in the Energy sector. In 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Securities in the Corporate Finance Advisory group focused on special situations and transaction structuring. Max earned a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Max Li
Advisory Team
Max worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 2019 – 2020 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Natural Resources Group, where he advised clients in the Energy sector. In 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Securities in the Corporate Finance Advisory group focused on special situations and transaction structuring. Max earned a BA in Economics from the University of Chicago.
Mike O'Neil
Managing Director
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Advisory Team
Mike O'Neil
Advisory Team
Michael worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 through 2023 most recently as an Executive Director, where he primarily focused on the Financial Technology and Tech-Enabled Services sectors. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of roles at Bank of America including in Investment Banking within its Financial Institutions Group. Michael earned a BA from Brown University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Mike O'Neil
Advisory Team
Michael worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 through 2023 most recently as an Executive Director, where he primarily focused on the Financial Technology and Tech-Enabled Services sectors. Prior to that, he worked in a variety of roles at Bank of America including in Investment Banking within its Financial Institutions Group. Michael earned a BA from Brown University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Monica Betancourt
Office Coordinator
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Operations Team
Monica Betancourt
Operations Team
Monica worked as Communication Coordinator at the Talentprojekt and Development Associate at Queens College. Prior to that, she was Alumni Relations Representative and Benefits Assistant at St. John's University. She started her career as Executive Assistant at Whitcom Partners. She earned a BA in Bilingual / Bicultural Studies from Fordham University.
Monica Betancourt
Operations Team
Monica worked as Communication Coordinator at the Talentprojekt and Development Associate at Queens College. Prior to that, she was Alumni Relations Representative and Benefits Assistant at St. John's University. She started her career as Executive Assistant at Whitcom Partners. She earned a BA in Bilingual / Bicultural Studies from Fordham University.
Nancy Diaz
Senior Executive Assistant
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Operations Team
Nancy Diaz
Operations Team
Nancy worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as an Executive Assistant from 1989 – 2017. Nancy received an Associates Degree in Secretarial Studies from The Wood School in 1989.
Nancy Diaz
Operations Team
Nancy worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. as an Executive Assistant from 1989 – 2017. Nancy received an Associates Degree in Secretarial Studies from The Wood School in 1989.
Nadia Pelaez
Managing Director
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Advisory Team
Nadia Pelaez
Advisory Team
Nadia worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2015-2023, leading Beauty and Wellness coverage within the Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team. Prior to that, she worked at BNP Paribas in both M&A and Leveraged Finance roles. Nadia holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business.
Nadia Pelaez
Advisory Team
Nadia worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2015-2023, leading Beauty and Wellness coverage within the Consumer & Retail Investment Banking team. Prior to that, she worked at BNP Paribas in both M&A and Leveraged Finance roles. Nadia holds a BS in Finance and Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business.
Nigel Robinson
Partner
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Advisory Team
Nigel Robinson
Advisory Team
Nigel was previously the Head of Strategy and M&A at Noble Group and a member of the Management Committee, and before that at Goldman Sachs International and Deutsche Bank as Global Head of Natural Resources M&A.
Ardea Partners International LLP 2018 - Present
Noble Group 2013 - 2018
Deutsche Bank 2007 - 2013
Goldman Sachs International 1999 - 2007
Citigroup 1997 - 1999
Jardine Fleming 1995 - 1997
Slaughter and May 1987 - 1995
Education
University College London
LLB, First Class Honours
Nigel Robinson
Advisory Team
Nigel was previously the Head of Strategy and M&A at Noble Group and a member of the Management Committee, and before that at Goldman Sachs International and Deutsche Bank as Global Head of Natural Resources M&A.
Noreen Scarangella
Senior Executive Assistant
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Operations Team
Noreen Scarangella
Operations Team
Noreen worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 1990 – 2016. Noreen received a Degree in Secretarial Studies from Grace Institute in 1990.
Noreen Scarangella
Operations Team
Noreen worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. from 1990 – 2016. Noreen received a Degree in Secretarial Studies from Grace Institute in 1990.
Odetta Cohen
Senior Executive Assistant
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Operations Team
Odetta Cohen
Operations Team
Odetta worked as a Sales Assistant at Credit Suisse from 2019-2021 and as a Research Assistant in Fundamental Strategies at Citadel from 2018-2019. From 2009-2018, Odetta worked as an Executive Assistant at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Equities Division for the COO and Head of Global Trading as well as Derivative Sales. Prior to that, Odetta started her career as a Legal Assistant at Kaye Scholer. Odetta is a graduate of the New York Paralegal School and earned a Liberal Arts Associates Degree from Kingsborough Community College.
Odetta Cohen
Operations Team
Odetta worked as a Sales Assistant at Credit Suisse from 2019-2021 and as a Research Assistant in Fundamental Strategies at Citadel from 2018-2019. From 2009-2018, Odetta worked as an Executive Assistant at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Equities Division for the COO and Head of Global Trading as well as Derivative Sales. Prior to that, Odetta started her career as a Legal Assistant at Kaye Scholer. Odetta is a graduate of the New York Paralegal School and earned a Liberal Arts Associates Degree from Kingsborough Community College.
Oliver Rosen
Vice President
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Advisory Team
Oliver Rosen
Advisory Team
Oliver worked at J.P. Morgan from 2017 – 2019 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group. Oliver earned a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from the ILR School at Cornell University.
Oliver Rosen
Advisory Team
Oliver worked at J.P. Morgan from 2017 – 2019 as an Investment Banking Associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions group. Oliver earned a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from the ILR School at Cornell University.
Qi Li
Associate
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Advisory Team
Qi Li
Advisory Team
Qi worked at Financial Technology Partners from 2021 – 2022 as an Investment Banking Analyst, advising fintech companies on M&A and financing transactions. Qi earned a BS in Global Business with concentration in Global Finance and Business Economics from Fordham University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Qi Li
Advisory Team
Qi worked at Financial Technology Partners from 2021 – 2022 as an Investment Banking Analyst, advising fintech companies on M&A and financing transactions. Qi earned a BS in Global Business with concentration in Global Finance and Business Economics from Fordham University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Rudolph Chiarelli III
Associate
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Advisory Team
Rudolph Chiarelli III
Advisory Team
Rudolph worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2021 – 2023 as an Investment Banking Associate, advising chemical companies on M&A and financing transactions. He started his career in 2017 at Mizuho Securities on the Industrials team. Rudolph earned a BS in Finance from Boston College.
Rudolph Chiarelli III
Advisory Team
Rudolph worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2021 – 2023 as an Investment Banking Associate, advising chemical companies on M&A and financing transactions. He started his career in 2017 at Mizuho Securities on the Industrials team. Rudolph earned a BS in Finance from Boston College.
Ryan Lappe
Analyst
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Advisory Team
Ryan Lappe
Advisory Team
Ryan worked as an Summer Analyst at Baird in 2022, advising clients in the Industrials, Technology and Services sectors. Ryan earned a BBA in Finance and Real Estate and a Minor in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with Honors.
Ryan Lappe
Advisory Team
Ryan worked as an Summer Analyst at Baird in 2022, advising clients in the Industrials, Technology and Services sectors. Ryan earned a BBA in Finance and Real Estate and a Minor in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with Honors.
Samantha Spielman
Analyst
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Advisory Team
Samantha Spielman
Advisory Team
Samantha worked at SMBC Nikko Securities from 2021-2022 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the M&A Group, advising clients in the Industrials, Power and Energy, and Consumer sectors. Samantha earned a BS in Finance from Bentley University.
Samantha Spielman
Advisory Team
Samantha worked at SMBC Nikko Securities from 2021-2022 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the M&A Group, advising clients in the Industrials, Power and Energy, and Consumer sectors. Samantha earned a BS in Finance from Bentley University.
Sara Kawadri
Senior Executive Assistant
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Operations Team
Sara Kawadri
Operations Team
Sara worked at Goldman Sachs International in London as an Assistant from 2016 – 2020. She earned a BSc (Hons)in Investment and Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School, City University London and a MSc in Management, graduating with First Class Honours and a Distinction.
Sara Kawadri
Operations Team
Sara worked at Goldman Sachs International in London as an Assistant from 2016 – 2020. She earned a BSc (Hons)in Investment and Financial Risk Management from Cass Business School, City University London and a MSc in Management, graduating with First Class Honours and a Distinction.
Shohana Jannat
Managing Director
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Advisory Team
Shohana Jannat
Advisory Team
Shohana worked at Piper Sandler from 2021 – 2022 as a Director in the Asset Management Investment Banking Group, where she was dedicated to the coverage of private markets and alternative asset managers. Prior to that, Shohana was an investment banker in the Financial Institutions Groups at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, where she provided M&A advisory and capital markets solutions to asset managers and financial institutions globally. Shohana earned a BS in Finance with Honors from Bentley University.
Shohana Jannat
Advisory Team
Shohana worked at Piper Sandler from 2021 – 2022 as a Director in the Asset Management Investment Banking Group, where she was dedicated to the coverage of private markets and alternative asset managers. Prior to that, Shohana was an investment banker in the Financial Institutions Groups at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, where she provided M&A advisory and capital markets solutions to asset managers and financial institutions globally. Shohana earned a BS in Finance with Honors from Bentley University.
Siddharth Pai
Analyst
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Advisory Team
Siddharth Pai
Advisory Team
Sid worked as an Analyst Intern at Ardea Partners in 2022 before joining as a full-time Investment Banking Analyst in 2023. He earned a BA (Hons) in Economics and Management Studies from the University of Cambridge, graduating with First Class Honours and a Distinction.
Siddharth Pai
Advisory Team
Sid worked as an Analyst Intern at Ardea Partners in 2022 before joining as a full-time Investment Banking Analyst in 2023. He earned a BA (Hons) in Economics and Management Studies from the University of Cambridge, graduating with First Class Honours and a Distinction.
Simon Lyons
Partner
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Advisory Team
Simon Lyons
Advisory Team
Simon is a former Founding Partner at PJT Partners. He has advised clients worldwide on transactions of all types.
Ardea Partners International LLP 2024 – Present
PJT Partners 2015 – 2023
UBS 2007 – 2015
Tricorn Partners 2004 – 2007
UBS 2000 – 2004
Other Affiliations
Royal Free Charity,
Trustee
2023 – Present
The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales,
Finance Committee
2023 – Present
Education
Oxford University,
BA
2000
Simon Lyons
Advisory Team
Simon is a former Founding Partner at PJT Partners. He has advised clients worldwide on transactions of all types.
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