Solomon Partners Taps David Shiffman to Lead Investment Banking

Solomon Partners, the boutique investment bank backed by Natixis SA, has appointed David A. Shiffman as head of investment banking, a newly created role as the advisory firm expands its senior leadership.

Shiffman will oversee New York-based Solomon’s mergers and acquisitions and capital advisory businesses, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News. He’ll work with Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper and group heads on partner recruitment, business development and client engagement.

David Shiffman, head of investment banking, Solomon Partners

Photographer: Shane Nelson/Solomon Partners

The move underscores how fast-growing advisory boutiques are strengthening their leadership teams as they seek to take market share from larger Wall Street rivals.

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