Lincoln International Opens Office in Vienna: Witold Szymanski, Managing Director of Austria and Central/Eastern Europe, to Lead Office
FRANKFURT and VIENNA, May 2007 Lincoln International, a leading mid-market investment bank, today announced the opening of its Vienna office. With an investment banking staff of more than 100 professionals, Lincoln International has established a strong presence in the key global economies, with offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, New York and Paris.
Austria and Central/Eastern Europe represents one of the world's most dynamic and growing economic regions. Lincoln International's local presence will help to expand and strengthen the firm's relationships with current and prospective clients in Austria and serve as a hub for clients throughout the Central and Eastern European countries.
The Vienna effort will be led by Witold Szymanski, who recently joined the firm as a Managing Director. He is a seasoned investment banking professional and has been involved in M&A transactions and privatizations as well as business development since 1989 with strong ties to the Austrian and CEE financial community. He previously spent 15 years with the Raiffeisen Banking Group in Austria and within the CEE region in different responsibilities including the development and management of the bank's advisory and M&A arm, management of privatisation funds and a private equity vehicle for mid market investment within CEE. From 1990 until 2004 he was member of the Supervisory Board of the Raiffeisen Bank in Poland.
As we continue to expand, Austria/CEE offers a multitude of opportunities for us in a wide range of industries, said Michael Drill, CEO of Lincoln International Germany. Our Vienna office provides us with a dedicated local team and will allow us to deepen our ties with CEE-based companies. Also, Witold and his team will allow us to better access emerging buyers from that region for our global sell-side business.
We are convinced that bringing the Lincoln International platform into Austria and the CEE will create huge opportunities. I am very impressed by the quality of the client relationships, execution skills and industry expertise that Lincoln International is able to offer, said Witold Szymanski.
About Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition services and private capital raising for leading organizations involved in mid-market transactions. With offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Vienna, and strategic partnerships with China Everbright and other partner firms in Asia, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies. The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise, and integrated resources. By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest. More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.
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