Madison Williams launches Healthcare Investment Banking and Research business

Jan 12 2010

Madison Williams and Company, an integrated capital markets and advisory firm, announced today the formal launch of a focused Healthcare Investment Banking and Research business. Madison Williams recently completed a management buyout of the principal capital markets business from Sanders Morris Harris Group (Nasdaq: SMHG) in December 2009. The new firm already has a leading franchise in the Energy sector, and is quickly establishing its presence in healthcare with key new hires.

Robert Gaynor and Jim Love have been hired as Managing Directors in Healthcare Banking. In addition to these senior professionals, the firm plans to add additional hires to join an already highly talented group of mid and junior level investment banking professionals. "Madison Williams now has the core talent it needs to be an industry leading healthcare group," said Rob Gaynor. "We believe that by taking a client first approach to the business - offering unparalleled industry knowledge, sound strategic advice, a full suite of products and creative, unbiased thinking - our clients will place significant value on what Madison Williams brings to the table."

James Kumpel and David Moskowitz have been hired as Managing Directors in Research. Mr. Kumpel recently launched coverage of the Healthcare Information Technology and Patient Centric Care sectors, including an industry theme piece: "Transformational Healthcare: Changing Care Delivery and Harnessing Technology for Lower Cost and Better Outcomes." Mr. Moskowitz most recently was the Director of Research at Caris & Company, overseeing the activities of 14 Analysts while covering the specialty pharmaceutical industry.

"At Madison Williams, our goal is to find great people that we can build businesses around," said Madison Williams President and Chief Executive Officer William Sprague. "Talented people make great companies, and Gaynor, Love, Kumpel and Moskowitz will pave the way for a terrific future for us."