Ducera Partners LLC (“Ducera”), a leading investment bank, today announced that Joseph Leone has joined the firm as a Managing Director. He will be based in the firm’s New York office and will focus on advising clients on their private capital financing efforts across an array of industry verticals.
Mr. Leone brings more than 15 years of investment banking experience to Ducera and has significant expertise originating complex, bespoke financing structures ranging from leveraged buyouts and acquisitions to refinancings and recapitalizations. Before joining Ducera, Mr. Leone was a Senior Vice President in the Leveraged Finance Group at Goldman Sachs where he oversaw coverage efforts for non-investment grade corporate and financial sponsor clients with a focus on the Natural Resources and Financial Institution industries. Prior to that, he was a Vice President in Credit Suisse’s Leveraged Finance Group. Earlier in his career, he held capital markets and analyst roles, respectively at BNP Paribas, Ares Management and Jefferies.
Cody Kaldenberg, Partner and Head of Capital Markets at Ducera Partners, said, “We are thrilled to add a banker of Joseph’s caliber to our Capital Markets team. His proven experience originating a broad array of financing structures to support clients’ long-term business objectives, coupled with his ability to strategically advise clients and foster longstanding relationships with them is a natural fit for our platform. We are looking forward to leveraging his expertise in support of our clients’ needs.”
“Ducera has an established and highly regarded reputation for helping clients navigate complex business matters, and their platform aligns perfectly with my experience and expertise,” added Mr. Leone. “I look forward to partnering with clients to develop solutions that address their financial needs.”
Mr. Leone earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
About Ducera Partners LLC
Ducera Partners is a leading investment banking advisory firm with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, restructuring, liability management, capital markets, and growth capital. Since its founding in June 2015, Ducera Partners has advised on over $850 billion in transactions across various industries. Ducera Partners has offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Stamford. For more information about Ducera Partners, please visit www.ducerapartners.com.
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