Ducera Partners Appoints Joseph Leone as Managing Director to Strengthen Capital Markets Team
Ducera Partners LLC, a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Leone as Managing Director. Mr. Leone, based in the firm’s New York office, will focus on advising clients on their private capital financing efforts across a wide range of industries.
- Joseph Leone’s Extensive Experience
- Mr. Leone brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, specializing in complex financing structures.
- His background includes expertise in leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, refinancings, and recapitalizations.
- Previous Roles and Industry Expertise
- Before joining Ducera, Mr. Leone served as Senior Vice President in the Leveraged Finance Group at Goldman Sachs.
- He focused on non-investment grade corporate and financial sponsor clients, with particular attention to the Natural Resources and Financial Institution industries.
- Mr. Leone has also worked at Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas, Ares Management, and Jefferies in various roles, honing his capital markets and advisory skills.
- Ducera’s Capital Markets Team Strengthened
- Cody Kaldenberg, Partner and Head of Capital Markets at Ducera, expressed excitement about Mr. Leone’s addition to the team.
- Kaldenberg emphasized Mr. Leone’s experience in originating diverse financing structures and his ability to build strong client relationships, which align perfectly with Ducera’s goals.
- Mr. Leone’s Vision for the Role
- Mr. Leone looks forward to partnering with clients to craft customized financial solutions that address their specific needs, leveraging Ducera’s strong reputation in navigating complex business challenges.
- Educational Background
- Mr. Leone holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Joseph Leone’s appointment as Managing Director at Ducera Partners enhances the firm’s Capital Markets team, bringing decades of expertise in private capital financing and a proven track record in advising clients across various industries. His strategic approach to financial solutions will be instrumental in supporting Ducera’s clients’ long-term business objectives.
