SAN FRANCISCO, 14 May, 2010 ThinkEquity LLC, a leading investment banking boutique focused on growth companies and their investors, today announces the hire of Mr Brian Summer to its institutional equity sales team.
Mr Summer joins ThinkEquity from Collins Stewart and, previously, Merrill Lynch where he spent 11 years in Merrill's institutional advisory division, providing equity research sales coverage for NY-base accounts.
Head of equities at ThinkEquity, Phil Johnston, said: "I am delighted Brian has chosen to join ThinkEquity's sales team. He brings a wealth of experience, contacts and skills to our team which will further enable us to provide clients with the highest levels of service."
Media enquiries:
Nathaniel Webb
Group Communications and Investor Relations Director
T: +44 20 7614 8333
E: nathaniel.webb@panmure.com
US media seeking further comment from Mr Johnston may contact:
Janet Faleski
T: +1 212-468-7083
E: jfaleski@thinkequity.com
About ThinkEquity LLC — A Panmure Gordon Company
Focused on the growth sectors of the economy, ThinkEquity provides research, equity financing, M&A advisory, institutional sales and trading, wealth management and asset management services to institutional investors, corporate and private clients, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors. As a Panmure Gordon company, ThinkEquity accesses the combined financial expertise of professionals based in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Liverpool and Geneva. Research-driven, we remain true to our founding principles: the power of growth, focus, deep domain expertise and people. www.thinkequity.com
About the Panmure Gordon Group
Founded in 1876, Panmure Gordon & Co. (PMR.L) is a leading independent institutional stockbroker and investment bank. Encompassing its US franchise, ThinkEquity, LLC, the Group employs approximately 240 professionals across the US, the UK, Singapore and Nyon, Switzerland, offering a blend of transatlantic financial services including research, sales and trading, wealth management and asset management. www.panmure.com