New York, January 9, 2023 – Morrow Sodali, the global stakeholder engagement and ESG consulting firm today announced that it has hired Geoffrey L. (“Geoff”) Weinberg, a leading expert in M&A and Activism strategic advisory and solicitation services, to strengthen the firm’s presence in M&A and Activism advisory services in the U.S. as a Managing Director in the firm’s New York office. Geoff is a former M&A attorney with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and recently left another solicitation firm to join Morrow Sodali.
“We are thrilled to have attracted someone with the credentials and incredible experience of Geoff, representing small-cap to mega-cap clients in M&A and activism while also being on the forefront of advising public companies on how to engage with retail shareholders,” said Harry van Dyke, Executive Vice Chairman of Morrow Sodali. “Given his extensive network of clients and advisors, and his history of successful solicitations, we are confident he will hit the ground running and help drive positive outcomes for our clients.”
“Geoff will undoubtedly contribute to keeping Morrow Sodali in the #1 position in both M&A and Activism, both in the U.S and globally,” said Alvise Recchi, Morrow Sodali’s Chairman and CEO. “M&A and Activism advisory services are a critical part of the suite of year-round stakeholder engagement services we provide our clients.”
Geoff joins Managing Directors Paul Schulman and Mike Verrechia who co-head Morrow Sodali’s U.S. M&A and Activism Advisory Group as part of a global operation with professionals in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific and serving clients around the world. Morrow Sodali’s M&A practice has been ranked #1 in the U.S. by The Deal for the last three years, and the firm is also ranked #1 in Activism in Refinitiv’s league tables.
About Morrow Sodali
Morrow Sodali is a global corporate advisory firm that provides clients with comprehensive advice and services relating to corporate governance, ESG, sustainability, proxy solicitation, capital markets intelligence, shareholder and bondholder engagement, M&A, activism and contested situations.
From headquarters in New York and London and offices in global capital markets, Morrow Sodali serves over 1,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world’s largest multinational corporations. Clients include listed and private companies, mutual fund groups, stock exchanges and membership associations.
In 2022, Morrow Sodali is celebrating its 50th anniversary and also secured majority investment from TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG. This partnership will significantly advance the firm’s mission of providing clients worldwide with unrivaled strategic advice and comprehensive support, enabling them to maximize value and expertly manage stakeholder relations.
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