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New York, NY, June 1, 2023 – JEGI CLARITY, a pre-eminent M&A advisory firm for the global media, marketing, information and technology industries, headquartered in New York, NY and London, UK, is pleased to announce that Bob Lockwood has joined the firm as Managing Director. Bob has over 25 years of investment banking experience at both large and boutique firms, focusing on the internet, digital media and application software sectors.

Prior to JEGI CLARITY, Bob was a Managing Director at Lincoln International in their TMT Group. He advised leading growth companies across multiple internet sectors, including advertising and marketing technology and services, e-commerce, travel & hospitality technology, digital content, and media and entertainment technology. Bob advised private equity and venture capital firms, and leading private and public companies on mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity and debt capital raises. Prior to joining Lincoln, Bob was a senior TMT banker at leading investment banking firms including Raymond James, Credit Suisse First Boston and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Bob received his BA from the University of Pennsylvania.

Commenting on his new role at JEGI CLARITY, Bob said, “I am incredibly excited to join the global team at JEGI CLARITY. The firm’s deep industry relationships, incredible transaction experience and long tenure in the digital media and internet sector are truly unique in today’s investment banking world. Joining the firm enables me to elevate my presence in the digital media, marketing and e-commerce sectors. And recent changes in sector and deal market conditions require these expertise and relationships which the JEGI CLARITY team successfully brings to bear for its clients.”

Wilma Jordan, Founder & CEO, North America of JEGI CLARITY, noted, “We are very pleased to announce that Bob Lockwood has joined JEGI CLARITY as Managing Director. Bob has a very successful history as a merger and acquisitions advisor and is known for driving outstanding outcomes on behalf of his clients. At JEGI CLARITY, Bob will serve clients in the technology and internet sector with a specific focus on digital transformation of companies in and around these sectors. We welcome Bob to our firm!”

London, March 27, 2023 – Driven by our continued growth in the EMEA region we are excited to unveil our brand new offices in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden.

The investment in this larger, more modern and flexible home reflects our confidence in, and the long-term future growth we see for the global media, marketing, information and technology industries and associated M&A markets.

Our new London address from 27 March 2023 is 10 Slingsby Place, St Martin’s Courtyard, The Yards, London WC2E 9AB.

Partner, Jonathan Davis comments, “We believe that collaboration, commitment and passion are enhanced by an environment that increases the connection between our teams and our clients.  Our new EMEA headquarters in Covent Garden offers us a platform to promote these values and support the wellbeing of our staff.”

New York, NY, February 9, 2023 – JEGI CLARITY, a pre-eminent M&A advisory firm for the global media, marketing, information and technology industries, headquartered in New York, NY and London, UK, is pleased to announce that the firm has promoted several of their outstanding employees.

Doug Stowe has been promoted to President and COO, managing the firm’s teams and resources, overseeing the firm’s 25+ annual transaction processes, leading talent recruiting efforts and driving short- and long-term strategy.

Rich Kanefsky has been promoted to Managing Director, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, corporate divestitures and capital raises across the media, marketing services, information and technology sectors. Amanda Cunanan and Kevin Finnegan have both joined the Leadership team this year as Directors. JEGI CLARITY is proud to continue developing the next generation of talent within the firm.

Wilma Jordan, Founder & CEO, North America of JEGI CLARITY, noted, “JEGI CLARITY is very pleased to announce these internal promotions to its Leadership team. As a pre-eminent M&A advisory firm, JEGI CLARITY’s success is built around training our employees on best practices and the most effective protocols that consistently deliver outsized results for our clients. Each of these employees represent a commitment to these client-centric practices and to the successful outcomes our clients expect.”

New York, NY, January 12, 2023 – JEGI CLARITY, a pre-eminent M&A advisory firm for the global media, marketing, information and technology industries, headquartered in New York, NY and London, UK, is pleased to announce that Rich Kanefsky has been promoted to Managing Director. Rich joined the firm as an Associate in 2015. He advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, corporate divestitures and capital raises across the media, marketing services, information and technology sectors, having completed over 25 successful transactions on behalf of founder-owned, venture capital- and private equity-backed companies, and global corporations.

Prior to joining JEGI CLARITY, Rich worked at Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics in the Corporate Finance and Business Valuation practices, where he advised clients on M&A and valuation within the Healthcare and Fintech sectors. Rich began his career at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in the Film Finance and Sales Group.

Commenting on his promotion, Rich said, “I have been privileged to work alongside and learn from some of the best and most knowledgeable bankers across our core sectors, and I am grateful to all the clients who entrusted me to help advise them through their transactions. I look forward to building on the success of JEGI CLARITY by delivering excellence on behalf of our clients and continuing to develop the next generation of talent within our firm.”

Wilma Jordan, Founder & CEO, North America of JEGI CLARITY, noted, “Rich has very successfully climbed the ladder in his eight years at JEGI CLARITY. We have a long track record of promoting talented individuals to enable them to reach their career aspirations. We are confident that Rich will serve our clients to the utmost possible.”

Rich holds an MBA from Fordham University, and a BA in Economics and Film & Media Studies from the University of Rochester.

London, UK, September 7, 2022 – JEGI CLARITY, a pre-eminent M&A advisory firm for the global media, information, marketing and technology sectors, headquartered in New York, NY and London, UK, is pleased to announce that Marvin Maerz has joined the firm as Director.

Marvin’s addition to the senior team will further strengthen JEGI CLARITY’s European offering, and is an important step in growing the firm’s DACH practice over the coming years, building on significant deal success in the region over the last 24 months. 

Marvin has over 10 years’ experience in advising Digital Media, Software and Tech-Enabled Services companies on M&A and fund raising, with a significant track record advising clients in the DACH region. His previous clients include companies such as Egoditor (marketing software), Jellyfish (digital marketing), Namics (customer experience agency), Bizagi (process automation software), MIQ (programmatic media), TLGG (digital transformation & consulting), and Designit (strategic design).

A German national, Marvin started his career in Investment Banking at Barclays before moving to the technology corporate finance firm Arma Partners. Most recently Marvin was a Director at GP Bullhound in London and New York.

Marvin holds a BSc Honours degree in Business Administration from EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht and an MSc in Accounting and Finance from London School of Economics and Political Science.