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Based in Dubai, Mr. Armstrong reports functionally to David Livingstone, Head of M&A for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and regionally to Jeffrey Culpepper, Vice Chairman and Head of the Investment Banking Department for the Mena region. Mr. Armstrong assumed his position on January 1.
Mr. Armstrong was previously a Managing Director of Credit Suisse in the Americas M&A group, based in Los Angeles. In this role, he spearheaded the M&A business in the Western Region of the Americas. He has advised companies across a broad range of industries on strategic matters including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and hostile transactions. He has also advised on a number of cross border US - Mena region transactions.
Bassam Yammine, Co-CEO of the Middle East and Head of Investment Banking and Asset Management Divisions in the region, said: "Anthony's appointment to this new position again demonstrates Credit Suisse's commitment to deliver the highest quality advisory services to its clients in the region. Anthony will work closely with our teams in Dubai, London and elsewhere to deliver the Bank's full range of capabilities."
Jeffrey Culpepper, Vice Chairman and Head of the Investment Banking Department for the Mena region, added:
"Anthony brings to our clients in the region an in-depth understanding of executing complex cross border transactions around the world, including in the Middle East. We look forward to sharing the benefit of his experience with our clients who are increasingly active in M&A around the world."
Mr. Armstrong joined Credit Suisse First Boston in November 2000 when the Bank merged with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where he had been an officer in the M&A Group. Prior to DLJ, Mr. Armstrong worked for the M&A advisory firm Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. He holds an M.B.A. with honours from Northwestern University and a B.S. from Colorado State University.
Nadeen El Ajou
