Brendan Hanley

Brendan is co-head of the Emerging Growth and Regional Coverage Group within investment banking and has worked at BofA Securities for nearly 20 years. In his role, he and his team will be responsible for delivering the full suite of investment banking solutions to emerging growth companies, venture capital firms, mid-market private equity firms and our middle market clients. Prior to his current leadership role, Brendan was co-head of Global Investment Grade Capital Markets from 2014 to 2017.

Brendan has spent nearly 30 years in finance, advising global clients on M&A, capital structure and capital formation. He has advised clients across various industries including GE, AB InBev and Nike as well as family-owned businesses such as Mission Produce and Cacique Foods. Brendan has worked with founders to sell stakes, such as Chosen Foods as well as Sierra Space in their $1.4Bn Series A private capital raise.

Brendan is a member of the inaugural Finance Leaders Fellowship at the Aspen Institute and is a member of Aspen Global Leadership Network. Brendan is on the advisory board of Lift Communities in the Bronx.