Managing DirectorNew York

Cullen Murphy is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in Capital Structure Advisory. Cullen has extensive investment banking and asset management experience, having advised clients on liability management, recapitalizations, special-situations M&A, debt financing transactions, and in-court reorganizations.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Cullen was an investment analyst at Catalyst Capital Group, a distressed-focused private equity firm. Cullen holds a B.S. in Business and Managerial Economics from the University of Denver, an M.S. in Mathematics from Fairfield University, and an M.B.A. from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.

Managing DirectorNew York

David Murphy is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he advises clients across the Healthcare sector, with a particular focus on healthcare services and healthcare technology companies. He has extensive experience originating and executing a broad range of corporate finance transactions in both the public and private markets, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and capital markets transactions.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, David was a member of Citi’s Global Healthcare Investment Banking Group. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University.

Managing DirectorNew York

Rachel Murray is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where she specializes in Capital Structure Advisory for companies, sponsors, and creditors across a wide range of industries. She has extensive experience in in-court and out-of-court recapitalization and restructuring transactions, with a specialized focus on Chapter 11 reorganizations, exchange offers, consent solicitations, and distressed financings.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Rachel worked in the financial services practice at Deloitte. She holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Accounting from the Leventhal School of Accounting at the University of Southern California, and an A.B. in Government from Harvard University.

Managing DirectorNew York

Glenn Muscosky is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company on the Infrastructure team. He has over 20 years of private- and public-sector experience in transport and energy infrastructure.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Glenn was a founding member of the team that established J.P. Morgan’s first infrastructure investment strategy and led project finance efforts as a senior member of Crédit Agricole’s project finance team. Glenn began his career at the New York City Transit Authority and the New York City School Construction Authority. Glenn holds a B.S. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management.

Managing DirectorNew York

Leonardo Nesci is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company and is responsible for overseeing the Firm’s IT infrastructure. He has over 20 years of experience in information technology and has held key engineering and managerial roles in the financial services industry.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Leo was a Managing Director and Head of IT Infrastructure at Oak Hill Advisors and previously Head of IT Infrastructure Client Services at Castleton Commodities International. He has also held leadership positions at Shenkman Capital Management, Endurance Reinsurance, and ING Investment Management. Leo holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Hunter College and an M.B.A. in Finance from Baruch College.

Managing DirectorHead of Human Capital Management, EMEA and APACLondon

Claire Newson is a Managing Director and Head of Human Capital Management at Moelis & Company specializing in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific), where she is responsible for driving HR strategy in the region. Claire has over 20 years of Human Resources experience as a strategic HCM partner across various advisory and financial institutions.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Claire held several senior Human Capital Management roles at BNP Asset Management in London, ICAP, UFJI International, and Goldman Sachs. She began her career in the Institutional Sales Group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and ED&F Mann in London and Bahrain.

Managing DirectorLondon

Andrew Nicholls is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in advising clients in the Industrials sector across EMEA, with a focus on Metals & Mining. Andrew brings over two decades of sector expertise across a range of transactions, including cross-border M&A, capital raisings, and restructurings.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Andrew was Head of EMEA Metals, Mining & Transition Materials at HSBC, where he focused on emerging markets linked to M&A and financings. Previously, Andrew spent nearly a decade at Credit Suisse, most recently serving as Head of EMEA Metals & Mining Investment Banking. Before that, he held roles at Standard Bank in Hong Kong and Ernst & Young in Australia. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia and has qualified as a Chartered Accountant with CA ANZ.

Managing DirectorLondon

James Nichols is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in providing strategic and financial advice to clients across the services sector. His industry expertise spans a range of sub-verticals, including professional services, environmental and sustainability, design and engineering, TIC, distribution, and commercial services. James has extensive experience advising public and private companies, as well as entrepreneurs, across a wide range of M&A, equity capital markets, recapitalizations, and other strategic advisory transactions.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, James was a Managing Director at DC Advisory, where he co-led business and healthcare services in the U.K., having previously advised financial sponsor clients. Before that, he was a U.K. coverage banker at Credit Suisse and began his investment banking career at Investec. James holds a B.A. with Honours in History and an M.A. with Distinction in Finance Management, both from Durham University.

Managing DirectorNew York

William Nook is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he focuses on advising global asset management, alternative asset management, and wealth management firms. Bill has over 25 years of investment banking experience.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Bill was a Managing Director and Head of Asset Management in the Americas Financial Institutions Group at Deutsche Bank. Previously, he was a member of the Global Financial Institutions Group at UBS. Bill holds a B.A. from Union College and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

Managing DirectorHouston

Michael Openlander is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he advises clients in the energy infrastructure sector, including the LNG, downstream, midstream, and energy transition subsectors. Michael has over 20 years of investment banking, corporate finance, and accounting experience and has advised on a wide variety of strategic advisory, M&A, capital markets, and restructuring transactions in the U.S. and globally.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Michael worked in the Global Energy & Power Investment Banking Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Earlier in his career, he held positions of increasing responsibility at PwC, Marsico Capital Management, and Baird. He earned a B.S. in Finance and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and an M.B.A. from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

Managing DirectorHong Kong

Richard Orders is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in advising clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Richard has over 25 years of investment banking experience, with deep expertise in originating and executing multi-jurisdiction mandates across the full spectrum of corporate finance matters. Having advised clients on many notable and defining transactions in the region, Richard was instrumental in expanding the Firm’s presence in Asia Pacific.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Richard was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Advisers (“APA”). Before that, he was a Managing Director in the RBS/ABN AMRO group in Asia Pacific and later served as Vice Chairman and Head of Global Clients Asia Pacific for ABN AMRO. Richard started his career at Barings Investment Bank, where he held several roles, including Managing Director and Head of Asia Investment Banking, in addition to working in the firm’s Australia and London offices. Richard holds a B.A. with Honours from the University of Oxford.

Managing DirectorLondon

Julien Oussadon is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he advises clients in the Technology sector, with a focus on application and vertical software, as well as fintech, data, and information services. Julien has over 20 years of experience advising high-growth and established technology companies on a broad range of strategic transactions, including public and private M&A, IPOs, and growth financings.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Julien was a Managing Director at Harris Williams in the Technology Investment Banking Group, where he led its European practice. He was previously a TMT investment banker at UBS and began his career in the M&A Group at Société Générale in Paris. Julien holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.

Managing DirectorMumbai

Mayank Pagaria is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he focuses on advising corporate and financial sponsor clients in India. Mayank has extensive experience executing a wide variety of corporate finance transactions, including M&A, private financings, and equity capital markets transactions across a variety of sectors.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Mayank worked in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley. He holds a B.Com. with Honors from the University of Calcutta and an M.B.A. in Finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai.

Managing DirectorNew York

Subash Parameswaran is a Managing Director and Senior Business Manager at Moelis & Company, where he leads the U.S. Business Manager team, focusing on U.S. group management and Firm coordination around business and client opportunities. Bash has worked as an operations executive in the investment banking industry for over 20 years.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Bash was the Business Manager for the Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Real Estate Investment Banking Group at Citigroup. Previously, he worked at National Starch & Chemical as part of the Accounting Systems and International Accounting Groups. Bash holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Delaware.

Managing DirectorLondon

Will Peters is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he focuses on clients in the tech, media, and telecom sectors, specializing in communications infrastructure and FinTech. Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Will worked at Barclays, where he was a Managing Director and senior member of the firm’s tech, media, and telecom coverage team in London.

Prior to starting his investment banking career at Barclays, he spent six years in the British Army, serving with the 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment in Europe and the Middle East. Will holds an M.A. with Honours in Modern History from the University of St Andrews.

Managing DirectorCo-Head of Industrials, AmericasNew York

Douglas Pierson is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Industrials, Americas at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in advising clients in the Metals & Mining sector. Doug has over 20 years of investment banking experience, with extensive expertise across a wide range of M&A transactions, as well as equity- and debt-related financings across the sector.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Doug was Global Head of Metals & Mining and Americas Head of the Industrials Group at Credit Suisse, based in New York. Prior to Credit Suisse, Doug was a corporate attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York. Doug holds a B.S. in Psychology from Duke University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Chief Operating Officer and Co-FounderNew York

Kate Pilcher Ciafone is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Moelis & Company, where she is responsible for the Firm’s global strategy and operations. She previously served as the Firm’s Chief Operating Officer of Investment Banking, where she led business management and other corporate functions. Kate has over 20 years of experience in the investment banking industry, both as a banker and as an operating executive.

Prior to Moelis & Company, Kate worked in the office of the CEO and President at UBS Investment Bank, where she helped analyze growth opportunities and develop strategy for the firm. She began her career as an investment banker in the Financial Institutions Group at UBS, where she advised clients on mergers and acquisitions and raising equity and debt financing.

In both 2025 and 2026, Kate was named to Barron’s annual list of the “100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance,” which recognizes top leaders who have made a significant impact in the financial industry. She serves on the Board of Directors of MA Financial Group Limited (ASX: MAF) and the Board of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. Kate was also a David Rockefeller Fellow through the Partnership for New York City. She holds a B.S. in Commerce with distinction from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.

Managing DirectorSan Francisco

Rick Polhemus is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he leads the U.S. Business Services franchise. Rick has over 25 years of investment banking experience, originating and executing transactions for growth companies throughout their corporate lifecycle, including M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, and debt and equity capital raising. His Services industry expertise spans a range of subsectors, including environmental, infrastructure, industrial, utility, sustainability, and commercial services.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Rick was a Managing Director and Head of West Region Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley, where he led coverage of the environmental, industrial, and infrastructure services sectors, as well as several areas of energy transition and industrial technology, most notably electrification and grid modernization. Before that, he was a Managing Director in the Industrials and Technology Groups at J.P. Morgan, where he was instrumental in establishing the firm’s coverage efforts in the industrial growth and services sectors. Rick started his investment banking career at Hambrecht & Quist. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Pomona College and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Managing DirectorNew York

Tyler Pramer is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in Equity Capital Markets. He operates at the intersection of private and public capital markets, advising issuers on growth equity, pre-IPO financings, hybrid capital solutions, and programmatic joint ventures in the private markets, helping drive the Firm’s IPO and public capital markets efforts. He has extensive investment banking and capital markets experience, with expertise in originating, structuring, distributing, and executing equity and equity-linked financing transactions for private and public clients across a broad range of industries.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Tyler worked in the Equity Capital Markets Group at Credit Suisse, where he focused on ECM origination, syndicate, and de-SPAC advisory. Tyler holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

Managing DirectorHead of Europe and APACLondon

Matthew Prest is a Managing Director and Head of Europe & APAC at Moelis & Company. Matt has over 25 years of financial restructuring experience advising companies, financial sponsors, secured lenders, and bondholders. Additionally, he has provided clients with other investment banking services, including raising debt and equity financing for distressed and non-distressed companies. He has performed key advisory roles in some of the most high-profile, sensitive, and complex situations in EMEA and Asia.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Matt was a Managing Director in the Corporate Finance Restructuring team at Close Brothers Corporate Finance. Before that, he was a Director of Restructuring at M&G Investment Management and a Senior Manager in the restructuring team at KPMG. Matt is a qualified chartered accountant and holds a B.A. in History from the University of Warwick.

Managing DirectorLondon

Chris Raff is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in providing strategic and financial advice to M&A clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Chris has over 20 years of investment banking experience, with extensive expertise in originating and executing strategic M&A mandates across a broad range of industries.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Chris held various investment banking roles at Deutsche Bank, including Head of UK M&A and Head of Sponsor M&A for EMEA. He started his career in the Corporate Finance Group at Deutsche Bank. Chris holds a first-class Honours B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Nottingham.

Managing DirectorNew York

Vincent Ragosta is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where he specializes in Private Capital Advisory. He has extensive experience in originating and developing global strategic mandates, including capital raising, secondary market, and other independent advisory services for private fund sponsors and limited partners.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Vincent was a Managing Director on the North American fund placement team at Campbell Lutyens. Previously, he held roles at UBS Investment Bank, SMBC Nikko Securities America, and Shumway Capital Partners. He began his career as a CPA at Ernst & Young and KPMG. Vincent holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Accounting from the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University.

Executive Vice Chairman and Co-FounderLos Angeles

Jeff Raich is the Executive Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of Moelis & Company, where he plays a key role in managing the investment banking business and driving strategic growth initiatives for the Firm. He was previously Co-President of Moelis, where he was instrumental in building the Firm’s private equity and M&A business globally. Under his leadership, the franchises have advised on more than 400 assignments globally, representing over $700 billion in value. Jeff has over 35 years of investment banking experience.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Jeff held leadership roles at UBS Investment Bank, including Joint Global Head of M&A, where he established UBS’s Exclusive Sales and Divestitures Group. Before UBS, Jeff was Head of West Coast Mergers and Acquisitions at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He began his investment banking career at PaineWebber.

Jeff holds a B.S. with Distinction in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia (Beta Gamma Sigma). He is a member of the McIntire School of Commerce Advisory Board at the University of Virginia, a Board Member of the UCLA Health System, and Co-Chair of the Lung Health Advisory Board at UCLA. Jeff also serves on the Posse Foundation National Board of Directors and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) Board of Directors.

Managing DirectorSan Francisco

Swati Rao is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, where she specializes in advising clients in the Healthcare sector. Swati has over 20 years of investment banking and corporate finance experience, with extensive expertise advising on domestic and cross-border M&A, as well as healthcare capital markets transactions across the biotechnology, specialty pharma, and generics sectors.

Prior to joining Moelis & Company, Swati was on the European corporate finance team at GE Capital and the European M&A team at Lehman Brothers. Swati holds a B.Com. with Joint Honors in Economics and Finance from McGill University.

Managing DirectorNew York

Jake Rattner is a Managing Director at Moelis & Company, specializing in M&A Advisory. He has more than a decade of investment banking experience advising clients on a full spectrum of public and private sellside, buyside, and special committee assignments across a variety of industries, with a particular focus on the building products sector.

Jake started his investment banking career as an Analyst at Moelis & Company. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration from George Washington University.

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