Key Highlights
- Brent Shepherd joins Houlihan Lokey as a Managing Director in Chicago, co-leading the Healthcare Capital Markets with Neha Shah.
- Shepherd brings 24 years of experience from Capital One’s Healthcare Banking and Lending, emphasizing Healthcare Sponsor Finance.
- Houlihan Lokey aims to expand its healthcare clients’ access to capital and advice, reinforcing its position in U.S. capital markets growth.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Brent brings a valuable depth of experience, sector knowledge, and dedication to client focus to our team. The demand for specialized healthcare capital markets expertise has never been greater,” – Anthony Martino, Managing Director and Global Co-Head at Houlihan Lokey’s Capital Markets Group
- “I’m excited to partner with Neha and my colleagues around the world to assist our healthcare clients with their financing needs,” – Brent Shepherd, Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey
SoHC's Take
Houlihan Lokey’s strategic addition of Brent Shepherd to their Capital Markets Group signifies a substantial enhancement to their healthcare sector expertise and client service capabilities. Shepherd’s extensive background in healthcare finance, stemming from over two decades at Capital One and GE Capital, positions him as a pivotal player in Houlihan Lokey’s ambition to further penetrate the healthcare capital markets domain. This move underscores the bank’s ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint in specialized sectors, particularly at a time when the demand for healthcare-related financial services is surging. With a solid track record in managing significant transactions and fostering growth, Shepherd’s alignment with Houlihan Lokey’s culture of client-focused and expert-driven advisory services is poised to bring innovative solutions to healthcare clients, reinforcing the bank’s leadership in the capital markets sector.
