Global Executive Search

Investment Banking & Private Markets

Leadership for the Deal Economy 

Investment banking is being rebuilt by AI while private markets rewrite capital formation rules.

GenAI transforms everything from pitch books to risk models. Private credit becomes the new banking system. ESG shapes every transaction. And innovative fund structures demand leaders who can create within constraints.

At Kingsley Gate, we secure leaders who thrive where technology meets term sheets and innovation meets regulation.

What Defines Today's Investment Banking & Private Markets' Leaders 

The dealmakers driving this evolution demonstrate:

Deal Instincts with Technological Vision

Using AI to enhance, not replace, judgment 

Relationship Mastery with Operational Excellence

Building trust while driving efficiency 

Structure Innovation with Risk Discipline

Creating new products within regulatory frameworks 

Cross-Border Fluency with Local Networks

Executing global transactions with regional expertise 

Meet The Consultants 

Guy Blench

Partner
Tilly Burles

Tilly Burles

Vice President

Jon Friedman

Senior Partner

Franky Gordon-Saker

Partner

Chris Harrison

Senior Partner

How We Help Clients Win

Our Investment Banking and Private Markets Practice has been a cornerstone for over a decade. Our integrated structure serves both banking and investing clients from London, covering the UK, Continental Europe, and Middle East, with close partnership across New York and Hong Kong. 

We assemble diverse, multi-functional teams for each assignment. Our focus on senior and middle-level hires ensures clients engage with experienced advisors and enjoy first-class execution in identifying leaders who combine deal-making instincts with technological vision. 

Find Your Investment Banking & Private Markets Leader

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