Investec Bank plc (Investec), a leading international financial services provider, today announces the appointment of Michael Eriksen as Head of Nordic M&A in support of its strategy to significantly grow its presence in Europe. Michael brings over 25 years’ experience as an M&A advisor to companies in the Nordics.
In his new role, Michael will focus on identifying and pursuing growth opportunities for clients, in line with Investec’s 25-year track record as a trusted M&A advisor to clients globally, particularly in Europe. Investec provides tailored M&A advice to clients, many of whom operate in the mid-market across a wide range of sectors, helping them achieve their growth objectives.
In 2023 Investec acquired a majority interest in Capitalmind and, with effect from today, completes its transition to the Investec brand.
Jan Willem Jonkman, Managing Partner and Board Director of Investec Continental European Advisory BV (ICEA), commented: “Companies across multiple sectors in the Nordics are actively seeking opportunities to expand beyond their borders. Michael's established relationships and expertise will be invaluable as we enhance our M&A advisory capabilities in the region. At the same time, we are committed to bringing our broader expertise to the Nordics, including leveraged finance and fund solutions for private equity, such as GP financing, continuation funds, and NAV facilities.”
Michael Eriksen, Head of Nordic M&A, added: “The Nordic region is a dynamic and expanding market. I firmly believe that Investec, with its strong client focus and comprehensive banking capabilities, is ideally positioned to capitalise on the opportunities that lie ahead.”
The brand alignment further strengthens Investec’s European M&A and corporate finance capabilities, enhancing the firm’s ability to connect international clients with investment opportunities across major Western European economies. This not only enhances Investec’s geographical reach but also further improves how teams collaborate across regions, enabling them to work seamlessly together to uncover value for clients.
Investec now has some 300 M&A professionals located in Europe, South Africa, and Asia, as well as a partnership with Regions Bank in the US, connecting investors with opportunities across multiple geographies. The team has expertise across a wide range of sectors, including Business Services, Consumer, Food & Agriculture, Healthcare, Industrials and TMT.
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