Mike Watson Rejoins MAE as Partner
Michael B. Watson Jr. will be rejoining the firm as a partner.
Watson was MAE’s initial professional hire in 1991, and he worked with the firm for 17 years, rising to the position of managing director. He started his career in the merchant banking and corporate finance areas of Bankers Trust in New York.
Jimm, Howard and Jerry issued the following statement: “We are very excited to have Mike back as a Partner at MAE. Mike’s background allows him to skillfully combine his 20 years of investment banking acumen with his extensive C-Level global financial and operations experience.
“Mike is an excellent investment banker and is now, due to his operational and managerial experience gained since his departure from our firm, well-versed in successfully leading corporations through periods of growth and change, with a focus on the development of human capital. Mike is a true leader, and we believe our clients will benefit from his decades of vast experiences.”
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