Mizuho Americas Hires Nick Setyan as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst Covering the Restaurant Sector

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Mizuho Americas has appointed Nick Setyan as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst to lead coverage of the Restaurant sector. Based in Los Angeles, Setyan brings 15 years of restaurant sector expertise and will report to Bill Featherston, Head of Americas Equity Research. Prior to joining Mizuho, Setyan worked at Wedbush Securities, where he progressed through various roles to become Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst. He holds a BA in economics and government from Cornell University and was a Bretschneider Fellow at Oxford's Pembroke College. The appointment strengthens Mizuho's research capabilities in the restaurant sector, which is experiencing increased investor and issuer interest.

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• Strengthens research coverage in the growing restaurant sector
• Brings 15 years of specialized restaurant industry experience
• Addition of senior talent with strong industry relationships

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NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Nick Setyan as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the Restaurant sector. Based in Los Angeles, Setyan reports to the Head of Americas Equity Research, Bill Featherston.

Setyan has 15 years of experience in the restaurant sector. He most recently served as Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst covering the Restaurant sector at Wedbush Securities where he spent his entire career holding various positions with increasing responsibility.

"Nick is one of the top analysts in a dynamic sector drawing increasing interest from investors and issuers," said Featherston. "His deep industry knowledge and relationships across executive management, franchisees, and owners will be a great asset to Mizuho's growing research department."

Setyan holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and government from Cornell University and was a Bretschneider Fellow at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.

About Mizuho Americas
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is one of the largest financial institutions in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion, according to S&P Global 2024. Mizuho's 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that provides a full spectrum of client-driven solutions across strategic advisory, capital markets, corporate banking, and fixed income and equities sales & trading to corporate, government, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho enhanced its M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 4,000 professionals. For more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

For inquiries, please contact:
Jim Gorman
Executive Director, Media Relations, Mizuho Americas
+1-212-282-3867
jim.gorman@mizuhogroup.com

FAQ

Who is Nick Setyan and what is his new role at Mizuho Americas (MFG)?

Nick Setyan is the newly appointed Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Mizuho Americas, covering the Restaurant sector. He brings 15 years of restaurant sector experience and will be based in Los Angeles.

What was Nick Setyan's previous position before joining Mizuho (MFG)?

Prior to joining Mizuho, Nick Setyan served as Managing Director and Equity Research Analyst covering the Restaurant sector at Wedbush Securities, where he spent his entire career.

What are Nick Setyan's educational qualifications?

Nick Setyan holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics and government from Cornell University and was a Bretschneider Fellow at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.

Who will Nick Setyan report to at Mizuho Americas (MFG)?

Nick Setyan will report to Bill Featherston, who serves as the Head of Americas Equity Research at Mizuho Americas.