De voormalige Amerikaanse senator Bob Corker sluit zich aan bij Jefferies als speciaal adviseur
NEW YORK– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Jefferies heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat de voormalige Amerikaanse senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn) zich bij Jefferies heeft gevoegd als speciaal adviseur. De heer Corker zal voornamelijk werken binnen de Investment Banking-activiteiten van het bedrijf in een adviserende rol met zijn investeringsbankiers en klanten en helpen bij het vormgeven van de toekomst van het bedrijf.
Rich Handler, CEO van Jefferies, en Brian Friedman, President, zeiden: “We zijn ongelooflijk opgewonden om de voormalige Amerikaanse senator Bob Corker te verwelkomen bij Jefferies. Bob zal nauw met ons samenwerken terwijl we voortbouwen op het momentum van Jefferies en profiteren van de kansen die ons bedrijf ter beschikking staan. Bob’s succesvolle zakelijke en ondernemersachtergrond, in combinatie met zijn bijna 20 jaar van lokale, provinciale en federale dienst, kwalificeren hem op unieke wijze om ons te helpen de toekomst van Jefferies te stimuleren. Met name Bobs geweldige werk in de Senaat gedurende een tiental jaar, inclusief zijn dienst als voorzitter van de Senaatscommissie voor Buitenlandse Betrekkingen en als een invloedrijk lid van de Senaatscommissie voor het bankwezen, zal de klanten van Jefferies enorm ten goede komen. We weten dat zijn vaardigheden, inzichten, ervaring, perspectief en relaties een geheel nieuwe en opwindende dimensie zullen geven aan onze investeringsbank franchise en ons hele bedrijf.”
Former U.S. Senator Bob Corker Joins Jefferies as Special Advisor
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jefferies announced today that former U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R- Tenn) has joined Jefferies as a Special Advisor. Mr. Corker will primarily work within the firm’s Investment Banking business in an advisory role with its investment bankers and clients and help to shape the future of the firm.
Rich Handler, CEO of Jefferies, and Brian Friedman, President, commented, “We are incredibly excited to welcome former U.S. Senator Bob Corker to Jefferies. Bob will work closely with us as we continue to build on Jefferies’ momentum and capitalize on the opportunities available to our firm. Bob’s successful business and entrepreneurial background, coupled with his nearly 20 years of local, state and federal service, uniquely qualify him to help us drive the future of Jefferies. In particular, Bob’s great work in the Senate over a dozen years, including his service as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as an influential member of the Senate Banking Committee, will greatly benefit Jefferies’ clients. We know his skills, insights, experience, perspective, and relationships will bring an entirely new and exciting dimension to our investment banking franchise and our entire firm.”
“I am thrilled to join Jefferies and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success and momentum,” added Mr. Corker. “The firm’s sector-based approach, coupled with a relentless focus on delivering unique solutions for clients, were key drivers for my decision to join Jefferies, and I look forward to helping advance the firm to a new level.”
Prior to entering public service, Bob founded his own company at the age of 25, which focused on the construction, development, and acquisition of real estate and operated in 18 states across the country. In 1995, he became Commissioner of Finance for the State of Tennessee and later served as Mayor of Chattanooga from 2001 to 2005. Bob was elected to the United States Senate in 2006 and overwhelmingly reelected in 2012, keeping his commitment to serve only two terms before returning to private life in January 2019.
Jefferies Group LLC is the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. Focused on serving clients for nearly 60 years, Jefferies is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth management services across all products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.
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