Eugene Weissberger joined Mesirow Investment Banking as a managing director. Leveraging his relationships and 15 years of experience in the credit markets, Weissberger will focus on developing the Mesirow Investment Banking’s debt advisory practice.
Weissberger joined Mesirow Investment Banking after serving as a senior member of RW Baird’s debt advisory team, where he advised and executed on all aspects of senior and junior debt capital raises for mergers, acquisitions, LBOs, refinancings and general corporate purposes across various industry sectors. Throughout the course of his career, Weissberger has agented more than 50 transactions for more than $30 billion in proceeds.
“Eugene serves as an important addition to our team as we continue to strengthen our presence as a trusted partner to financial sponsors,” Brian Price, president and COO of Mesirow Investment Banking, said. “His impressive experience as a leveraged finance professional will enable us to foster new relationships and augment our comprehensive services as distinguished middle-market advisors.”
“I am pleased to join Mesirow Investment Banking and to contribute to its continued growth,” Weissberger said. “The team has a long history of superior client service and deal execution, and I look forward to taking part in this reputation.”