Michael Mendiburu, the president, attributes its success to strong client relationships.
"Generally improving market and economic conditions, coupled with our strong client franchise, produced solid results.
"Our strong client franchise across our businesses drove generally solid results.
"They bring strong client relationships, highly seasoned execution experience and a compatible culture that fits with our growing business".
His strong client focus and innovative thinking are a perfect match with our priorities in investment banking.
For even an architect mining a design vision desires the creative tension produced by a strong client.
Frank Gehry has always insisted that to do his best work, he needs a close relationship with a strong client.
Mr. Dougan tapped as president Brian D. Finn, a low-key investment banker with strong client relationships with whom he had shared the title of co-president.
The Group's strong client relationships and depth of expertise have helped it consistently achieve top rankings globally, with a No. 2 ranking in the first half of this year in completed transactions.
