Capstone Partners Appoints Ken Wasik as Co-Head of Investment Banking to Support Ongoing Strategic Growth

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Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, has appointed Ken Wasik as Co-Head of Investment Banking. Wasik, currently Managing Director and Head of Consumer Products Banking, will share the role with Paul Janson, the current Head of Investment Banking. This appointment is effective immediately.

Wasik, with nearly 25 years of investment banking experience, joined Capstone in 2020 and has been important in growing the firm's Consumer practice. Under his leadership, the firm has driven a total M&A transaction value of over $2.8 billion in Consumer-industry transactions. In his new role, Wasik will oversee all investment banking activities across the firm, working closely with Janson to drive deal execution strategy and guide the firm's 12 industry groups and 5 service lines.

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• Appointment of experienced leader Ken Wasik as Co-Head of Investment Banking
• Wasik's track record of driving $2.8 billion in Consumer-industry transactions since 2020
• Optimization of cohesion across teams to enhance client service
• Expansion of managerial oversight to improve deal origination, execution, and closing

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BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, has announced a significant appointment within its management team. Ken Wasik, Managing Director and Head of Consumer Products Banking, will now also serve as Co-Head of Investment Banking. With this role, Wasik will expand his managerial scope to include oversight of all investment banking activity across the firm, from deal origination to execution and closing. Wasik will share the role with current Head of Investment Banking, Paul Janson, effective immediately.

With nearly 25 years of investment banking experience, Wasik has been a key member of Capstone's management team since joining the firm in the second half of 2020. He has been instrumental in the growth of the firm's Consumer practice, helping drive a total M&A transaction value of more than $2.8 billion in Consumer-industry transactions since joining the firm. His expertise has been recognized and highlighted by various industry outlets and organizations, most recently IMAP, The New York Times, and Pitchbook.

In his new position, Wasik will work closely with the firm's standing Co-Head of Investment Banking, Paul Janson, to drive deal execution strategy across the firm. Together, they will oversee all aspects of investment banking operations and help guide strategy for the firm's 12 industry groups and 5 service lines. This move is part of the firm's ongoing efforts to optimize cohesion across teams and provide an exceptional full-service experience to its clients, partners, and staff.

"I am honored by this opportunity to help steer one of the leading and most dynamic investment banks on Wall Street," commented Wasik. "I look forward to furthering Capstone's collective goal of providing the most thoughtful, constructive advice and execution for our clients, and the ideal career paths and working environment for our employees. Working closely with Paul Janson, one the most accomplished Heads of Investment Banking on the Street, is truly a privilege."

Janson, Co-Head of Investment Banking at Capstone, added, "Ken's track record, coupled with his passion for this industry and strength in organizational leadership, make him an exemplary fit for this role. As the leader of one of Capstone's largest industry banking groups, he has a deep understanding of the firm's strategy and aligns well with its continued growth plans. We're confident that this appointment will be extremely beneficial to both our clients and the entire Capstone team." 

ABOUT CAPSTONE PARTNERS

For over 20 years, the firm has been a trusted advisor to leading middle market companies, offering a fully integrated range of investment banking and financial advisory services uniquely tailored to help owners, investors, and creditors through each stage of the company's lifecycle. Capstone's services include M&A advisory, debt and equity placement, corporate restructuring, special situations, valuation and fairness opinions, and financial advisory services. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has 175+ professionals across the U.S. With 12 dedicated industry groups, Capstone delivers sector-specific expertise through large, cross-functional teams. Capstone is a subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN). For more information, visit www.capstonepartners.com.

For More Information Contact:

Rebecca Levesque
Head of Marketing
617-619-3318
rlevesque@capstonepartners.com

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FAQ

Who is Ken Wasik and what is his new role at Capstone Partners?

Ken Wasik is the Managing Director and Head of Consumer Products Banking at Capstone Partners. He has been appointed as Co-Head of Investment Banking, sharing the role with Paul Janson, effective immediately.

What experience does Ken Wasik bring to his new role at Capstone Partners?

Ken Wasik brings nearly 25 years of investment banking experience. Since joining Capstone in 2020, he has driven a total M&A transaction value of over $2.8 billion in Consumer-industry transactions.

How will Ken Wasik's new role impact Capstone Partners' operations?

In his new role, Wasik will oversee all investment banking activities, work closely with Paul Janson to drive deal execution strategy, and help guide strategy for the firm's 12 industry groups and 5 service lines. This is expected to optimize cohesion across teams and enhance client service.

What are the expected benefits of Ken Wasik's appointment for Capstone Partners?

The appointment is expected to provide more thoughtful and constructive advice for clients, create ideal career paths for employees, and contribute to the firm's continued growth plans. It aims to enhance the full-service experience for clients, partners, and staff.