Jack Levy joined Centerview Partners as a partner in the New York office. Levy, a respected investment banker in the industry, brings nearly 40 years of experience in the M&A field to Centerview.

Levy has counseled many well-known companies across a wide variety of industries. In addition to advising on numerous marquee transactions, Levy has held important management positions and mentored the careers of bankers throughout his tenure on Wall Street.

Levy will work across each of the firm’s industry verticals, applying his experience in the merger business to advising on client strategy and executing major transactions and restructurings. As a trusted advisor, he will also focus on developing and deepening client relationships.

“I am excited to be joining Centerview, having admired and respected the firm since its founding 10 years ago, as it has become one of the leading independent advisory firms on Wall Street,” said Levy. “The firm’s focus on building enduring client relationships and its emphasis on providing straightforward, thoughtful advice are qualities I really value.”

Before joining Centerview, Levy was a partner at Goldman Sachs for 15 years. At Goldman, Levy served as co-chairman of the firm’s global M&A practice and as a member of the firm’s Partnership Committee. Prior to that, he spent more than 20 years at Merrill Lynch, where he ran the firm’s global M&A department from 1990 to 2000.

“Many of our partners have worked with Jack over the years, and we are delighted that he has joined our firm,” said Blair Effron, co-founder of Centerview. “In addition to being one of the most experienced tacticians and strategic counselors in the industry, we look forward to benefitting from Jack’s commitment to culture building, mentoring colleagues, and advising on firm matters as we continue to grow our business.”

“Jack is one of the most senior practitioners in our field, and a role model for many in our industry, both in terms of how he approaches client relationships and how he builds and coaches his teams,” added Robert Pruzan, co-founder of Centerview. “We are excited about the impact he will have on our advisory business.”