SAN FRANCISCO, 18 May, 2010 ThinkEquity LLC, a leading investment banking boutique focused on growth companies and their investors, today announces the hire of Mr Marko Kozul, M.D., to its biotechnology research team.
Mr. Kozul joins ThinkEquity from Jefferies and, previously, was director of research at Variant Medical Consulting Group. He will work with senior analyst Brian Skorney to expand ThinkEquity's footprint in a highly important sector of the US and global economy. Both senior analysts will work in partnership to build a world class Biotechnology franchise at ThinkEquity.
Executive vice president of ThinkEquity, Deepak Raj, said: "Biotechnology is a sector of the economy in which investors are both interested and looking for clarity and insightful views. ThinkEquity's reputation for providing ahead-of-the-curve insights in the sector will be enhanced by Mr Kozul's experience and background. I am delighted to welcome him to our biotech team."
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Nathaniel Webb
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US media seeking further comment from Mr Raj may contact:
Janet Faleski
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E: jfaleski@thinkequity.com
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