Fifth Third Bancorp has hired William Tyson as co-head of Fifth Third Capital Markets. He will report to Lars Anderson, executive vice president and chief operating officer
Mr. Tyson will team with Bob Marcus, the other co-head of the group, on the strategic direction of the capital markets unit. Additionally, he will focus on driving the bank’s growth in merger and acquisition advisory services. M&A advisory services represent an expansion of capabilities and a growth area for Fifth Third Capital Markets. Mr. Tyson will also lead new initiatives to further develop the bank’s relationship with private equity companies.
“I am thrilled to join the Capital Markets team at Fifth Third,” said Mr. Tyson. “I have known Lars Anderson and Bob Marcus for decades and have always respected their level of commitment to their clients. I look forward to making an immediate contribution and helping the bank fully capitalize on its growth prospects.”
Mr. Tyson joins Fifth Third from BB&T Capital Markets, where he was a senior managing director and co-head of investment banking. Prior to his time at BB&T, he was a managing director at Wheat First Butcher Singer. Mr. Tyson holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and he graduated from the executive program at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.
“We are excited to add a leader with Bill’s experience and track record to Fifth Third,” said Mr. Anderson. “He brings extensive expertise that will directly add value to our existing client relationships and help us further establish high-quality relationships. His addition deepens our base of talent and we are excited about our prospects for future growth for our capital markets unit.”
Fifth Third Capital Markets services include investment banking, debt capital markets, bond capital markets, equity capital markets, financial risk management, and fixed income sales and trading. The group has offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville. Click HERE for the Fifth Third Capital Market’s website.
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