Raymond James hires two senior IT services investment bankers

LONDON – Raymond James is expanding its European Investment Banking capabilities by hiring two senior technology bankers to grow its presence in the UK. James Chapman-Andrews and Simon Roberts join Raymond James as managing directors focused on the IT services space and are based in London. The two experienced and highly regarded bankers will serve clients in the UK and across Europe.

With 18 years of industry experience, Chapman-Andrews specialises in managed services and joins from Alantra, where he served as global head of Technology. He previously was with the Deloitte TMT M&A team and Oakley Advisory.

Roberts also joins from Alantra, where he was a managing director and head of IT Services for Europe. He has 14 years of experience and worked at Catalyst Corporate Finance, which was acquired by Alantra, and served as a chartered accountant on EY’s corporate finance team.

“The IT services market is highly attractive to us and we see room for steady further growth,” said Allan Bertie, head of European Investment Banking. “James and Simon bring a lot of potential and deep expertise which will serve clients well, especially in partnership with our already thriving sector team.”

About Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Total client assets are $1.59 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.

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