PKF Investment Banking, the investment banking affiliate and subsidiary of PKF O’Connor Davies, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax and advisory practices, announced today that Ben Zinder has joined the Firm as Managing Director and Co-Head. Based in New York City, he will co-lead the Firm’s investment banking practice alongside Robert Murphy and Alberto Sinesi.
Zinder joins from leading investment bank Solomon Partners, where he spent 18 years and most recently served as Managing Director. During his tenure at Solomon Partners, Zinder advised corporate clients, business owners and private equity firms on more than 40 mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and capital-raising transactions with a combined value north of $30 billion.
Zinder brings particular expertise in media and technology services, with additional experience across business services and retail/consumer sectors. His media and technology services experience spans digital media, out of home media, retail media, entertainment, live events, content production/distribution and professional audiovisual services.
“Ben’s nearly two decades advising corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of sectors make him a strong leader for our investment banking practice,” said Robert Murphy, Managing Director and Co-Head of PKF Investment Banking. “His deal experience and client relationships will be a significant asset as we continue to grow our platform and deliver exceptional value for the businesses we serve.”
“Ben’s experience in media and technology services brings valuable sector knowledge to our team and the clients we advise,” said Alberto Sinesi, Managing Director and Co-Head of PKF Investment Banking. “I am excited about Ben joining our team and can’t wait to work alongside him and Robert to co-lead PKF Investment Banking, develop our bankers and expand our relationships with business owners and private equity sponsors.”
Zinder’s appointment supports PKF Investment Banking’s continued growth, expanding its deal team and its capacity to advise middle-market business owners on M&A and capital-raising transactions. “I’m excited to join PKF Investment Banking and help Robert and Alberto build on the practice’s momentum,” said Zinder. “Selling a business, pursuing an acquisition or raising capital can be a defining moment for an organization. I look forward to helping business owners, management teams and private equity sponsors navigate these decisions, execute successful transactions and achieve their strategic goals.”
Zinder earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, awarded with high distinction, from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He holds FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.