Dudley Baker and Kerr Robertson have joined the healthcare group within Houlihan Lokey, a global investment bank, as managing directors. Baker is based in Dallas covering healthcare information technology (HCIT), while Robertson is based in Charlotte, covering behavioral healthcare and other healthcare services.
Baker joins the firm after spending eight years with Canaccord Genuity Group. Most recently, he served as a managing director and head of digital and tech-enabled health investment banking for Canaccord Genuity. Prior to joining Canaccord Genuity, Baker spent almost five years at Avondale Partners, where he led coverage of HCIT. Baker will partner with Luiz Greca in the HCIT practice to bring best-in-class insights, relationships and experience to HCIT clients.
Robertson comes to Houlihan Lokey from William Blair, where he was a partner and managing director for healthcare investment banking, covering healthcare services focused on behavioral health, post-acute/home health, healthcare staffing, radiology/imaging and specialty pharmacies. Prior to joining William Blair, he spent 15 years at Wells Fargo Securities.
“I am excited to have both Dudley and Kerr joining our team,” Mark Francis, managing director and global head of healthcare at Houlihan Lokey, said. “Both of them bring significant experience and insights into two fast-growing healthcare sectors that will enhance our leadership in healthcare services and HCIT. Their expertise and client focus will be a great value for our clients as we continue to grow our market-leading healthcare group.”
