Piper Sandler Names J.P. Peltier Global Co-Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets

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Peltier will partner with James Baker and Mike Dillahunt to lead the group

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, has named J.P. Peltier global co-head of investment banking and capital markets, effective immediately. Peltier will serve alongside current global co-heads James Baker and Mike Dillahunt.

“J.P. is a highly respected leader and a talented banker with a proven track record of success. His appointment reflects our long-term commitment to investing in leadership and positioning the firm for continued success. He brings deep experience, strong relationships, and a leadership style that is complementary to James and Mike. I’m confident that together, they will help lead the next chapter of growth for the firm,” said Chad Abraham, chairman and chief executive officer.

Peltier most recently served as global head of healthcare investment banking. In this role, he led one of Wall Street’s largest and most respected healthcare practices of more than 145 investment banking professionals in offices across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Peltier has deep relationships across venture capital and private equity funds and extensive transaction experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital markets solutions and other strategic alternatives.

“We are excited for J.P. to join us in leading the investment banking and capital markets group. His breadth of experience, sound judgement, and innovative approach makes him an ideal partner as we continue to expand our investment banking and capital markets platforms globally,” said Baker and Dillahunt.

Peltier first joined Piper Sandler in 1994 and has been a leading advisor to medical technology companies globally. He has advised on many of the sector’s most notable transactions. He will continue to stay very involved in growing the healthcare practice, while also supporting the firm’s other industry leading groups. Peltier graduated from the University of St. Thomas and received a Master of Business Administration degree from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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