Strategic advisory and mergers and acquisitions firm Equiteq has made several key appointments, including naming NY-based David Jorgenson its new CEO. Equiteq operates from offices in London, New York, Singapore and Sydney.

Jorgenson, who joined Equiteq two years ago as global head of M&A, succeeds Paul Collins. Jorgenson has advised business owners, shareholders and C-level executives on every aspect of growth and value realization during his 20-year career as a technology consultant and investment banker.

He is an expert in every aspect of corporate financial advisory – from valuation, strategic financial advisory, public and private equity and debt financing, exit planning, M&A strategy and execution.

Collins, who will take on a new role within Equiteq as chairman of the board of directors, commented, “Following expansion into North America and Asia-Pacific, Equiteq is closing a record number of deals and will benefit from a new team to take it forward. David is a very experienced advisor in the professional services and IT services space and is uniquely suited to lead Equiteq in its next phase of growth.”

In addition to Jorgenson’s appointment, Nicodemo Esposito was promoted to managing director, head of M&A and Strategic Advisory North America, and Alex White, previously head of Private Equity at BDO Corporate Finance, joined Equiteq as managing director, head of M&A and Strategic Advisory Europe.

Jean-Louis Michelet will continue to lead the Asia Pacific region as managing director, head of M&A and Strategic Advisory Asia Pacific.