JPMorgan Chase has appointed Kevin Brunner, a Bank of America (BofA) veteran, as Global Chair of Investment Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters.
🔹 Strategic Leadership Move
This marks part of JPMorgan’s broader effort to strengthen its investment banking leadership amid a resurgence in global dealmaking and IPO activity, supported by booming markets and lower interest rates.
Brunner brings over 25 years of experience at Bank of America, where he most recently served as Chairman of Global M&A and Global Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) investment banking.
🔹 Track Record & Expertise
Brunner has advised on several high-profile M&A transactions, including:
- Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz
- Broadcom’s $69 billion acquisition of VMware
- Analog Devices’ $68 billion merger with Maxim Integrated
His appointment follows JPMorgan’s recent recruitment of senior bankers from Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, focusing on expanding its M&A franchise in the business services sector.
🔹 Broader Market Context
The move underscores JPMorgan’s aggressive positioning in the global M&A rebound, as corporate confidence and capital markets activity rise sharply in 2025. With Brunner’s extensive background in TMT advisory and large-scale cross-border deals, JPMorgan aims to solidify its dominance in advisory leadership across sectors.