John is a Director at Equiteq, leading the firm’s Financial Sponsor and Market Coverage initiatives.
Value to clients
- Brings over 12 years of M&A advisory experience in the middle-market Knowledge Economy
- Deeply passionate about the intersection of people-centric businesses and technology-led innovation
- Possesses a strong grasp of valuation drivers, strategic positioning, market intelligence, and domain expertise
- In-depth, cross-border transaction experience with a global perspective on the technology services and consulting landscape
- Known for applying creative thinking and a pragmatic approach to aligning key stakeholders and driving outcomes
Experience
Before joining Equiteq, John spent seven years at boutique advisory firm Pharus, working across New York and London with a focus on Knowledge Economy businesses. He began his career at Signal Hill and Petsky Prunier in New York.
John has advised clients across North America, the UK, the EU, CEE, and Australia. His strategic and financial sponsor counterparts have included firms based in North and South America, Europe, and Japan.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from Villanova University with a minor in German. He also spent a year studying at the London School of Economics and Political Science, with a focus on emerging markets and game theory.
Other things about John
- Avid college basketball fan, traveler, concert-goer, and reader
- Has (against better judgment) run with the bulls in Pamplona three times
- Passionate about global cultures and experiences
