The M&A Advisor has announced Robby Riggs as a winner in the 17th Annual M&A Emerging Leaders Awards.
WINNER – 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
ROBBY RIGGS, Equiteq's Chief Transformation and Operations Officer and Head of Sponsor Coverage, has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to the field of M&A and the leadership he brings to the next generation of dealmakers.
The Emerging Leaders Awards honor accomplished professionals under 40 who are shaping the future of dealmaking through innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions to their industries and communities. Robby will be formally recognized this September at the 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in New York City, alongside fellow winners from across the global M&A community.
EQUITEQ – Building The Future of Investment Banking
Robby's path to Equiteq is one we're particularly proud of, and one he tells best himself.
Commenting on the recognition, Robby said: "I'm honored to be named alongside such an impressive group of professionals shaping the future of dealmaking. I first came to know Equiteq as a client, and what I experienced on the other side of the table – the rigor, the partnership, the genuine care for the outcome – is exactly what made me want to join the firm and help deliver that same experience to other founders and their investors."
Equiteq's CEO, David Jorgenson, added: "Robby is, in many ways, the ultimate Equiteq advocate, and his recognition reflects both his own talent and the standard our team holds itself to every day. We're proud to see him named as one of the M&A industry's most promising leaders as we continue our mission to build the leading global investment bank for technology and specialty services companies – blending emotional intelligence and AI to redefine the future of investment banking."
About The Awards
The M&A Advisor, a globally renowned organization known for recognizing and showcasing leading M&A, financing, and turnaround professionals, established this awards program to honor excellence and foster mentorship and professional development among emerging leaders in the corporate finance and dealmaking industries.
Robby was chosen from a pool of prominent nominees for his notable accomplishments in business and in service to the community. Evaluation of the nominees and selection of the winners was completed by an independent judging panel.
The M&A Advisor
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