JPMorgan Chase has hired veteran investment banker David Fishman from Bank of America to head its North America Technology M&A division, reinforcing its newly formed elite advisory council for top-tier tech clients.
📌 Key Leadership & Structural Changes:
- David Fishman: Joins as Head of North America Tech M&A after nearly 16 years at Bank of America, where he served as Co-Head of TMT Investment Banking.
- Vineet Seth: Elevated from Head of Tech M&A to Vice Chair of Investment Banking.
- New Tech Advisory Council: Both Fishman and Seth will sit on JPMorgan’s newly created Technology M&A Leadership and Advisory Council to manage high-value client accounts.
💡 Wall Street Talent Shifts:
- Bank of America Exits: Fishman’s move marks the latest high-profile departure from Bank of America, following Mike Joo (joining Barclays as Investment Bank Co-CEO), Amy Lissauer (joining JPMorgan), Ed Liu (joining Deutsche Bank), and Rohan Sen (joining Citi).
- BofA Counter-Hiring: Bank of America has brought on over 40 Managing Directors this year—including Goldman Sachs’ Jason Rowe and Centerview’s Gary Kirkham—to rebuild its TMT practice.