Chris Blake joined Perella Weinberg as a partner in its Advisory business. He will be based in Chicago and cover industrials with a focus on the automotive sector.
Blake will work closely with the firm’s global Industrials Team, including partners Brennan Smith (Chicago), Dietrich Becker (London), Timo Bauschke (London), Chris Mead (Los Angeles) and Jonathan Prather (New York), to expand sector coverage.
Blake is expected to begin his work with PWP in late September after 19 years at Citigroup. He was most recently a managing director and co-head of the Global Automotive Franchise, covering automotive OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, automotive technology start-ups, selected commercial vehicle and machinery companies, and related service providers. Previously, he worked at Arthur Andersen as a senior consultant.
Peter Weinberg, founding partner and co-head of Advisory at Perella Weinberg, said, “We are excited to welcome Chris to the firm. His automotive expertise complements our existing European industrials business and extends our coverage in the U.S. As legacy automotive companies look to keep pace with advancements in technology, Chris’ deep sector knowledge will be a valuable addition to our industrials franchise and to our clients globally.”
