Next year is shaping up to be a very strong year for M&A activity in the Knowledge Economy. In order to assist your preparation for 2021, take a look at our M&A Preview, in which we discuss the following eight key trends:
- The adoption of digital is accelerating
- Emerging technologies are being commercialised rapidly
- There is a convergence across the sector and delivery models are blending
- Private equity participation in the knowledge economy is increasing
- Next-generation technology platforms are emerging
- Vertical software solutions are playing an increasing role
- Buyers are returning to nearshore locations for access to new skills
- Shareholders are aligning expectations and addressing structural risks
Oct 2014
David Jorgenson has joined professional services M&A specialist, Equiteq as its Global Head of M&A, in its New York office.
Jorgenson has advised business owners, shareholders and C-level executives on every aspect of growth and value realization during his 20-year career as a technology consultant and investment banker. He is an expert in every aspect of corporate financial advisory - from valuation, strategic financial advisory, public and private equity and debt financing, exit planning, M&A strategy and execution. Jorgenson says of his appointment: “Equiteq’s transactional M&A expertise offers unique value to professional services firms and the opportunity to grow this service globally is very exciting. I look forward to sharing my experience with a team that is delivering successful and more profitable deals for clients through their deep knowledge of the professional services sector.” Paul Collins, Managing Director of Equiteq, says: “We are delighted to be joined by David who brings a wealth of highly complimentary experience to Equiteq. We are committed to growing and developing our service globally and David’s appointment, as well as basing the global M&A team in New York, is an important milestone in the company’s growth.” Jorgenson began his career growing networking and internet consulting companies in the mid 1990’s. After his MBA, Finance at Duke University, David joined Robert W. Baird in Chicago. While at Baird, David provided M&A and corporate finance advisory services to professional services, outsourced business services and technology companies up to $2.0 billion in value. ©Equiteq Ltd 2014