Rothschild & Co Appoints Will Eide as Managing Director in Technology Team
Rothschild & Co has announced the appointment of Will Eide as a Managing Director within its Global Advisory business, effective immediately. Based in New York, Eide brings over 15 years of experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raises, and restructurings within the technology sector. This strategic hire aims to bolster Rothschild & Co’s expertise in the increasingly dynamic technology landscape of North America.
According to Lee LeBrun, Head of Global Advisory, North America, “Will’s outstanding track record of executing successful, high-profile M&A transactions in the legal tech and enterprise software and technology-enabled services sectors will make him a vital asset to Rothschild & Co’s clients in the technology sector.” He further stated that Eide’s experience in corporate strategy and financial advisory “will greatly strengthen our ability to provide market-leading strategic guidance.”
Prior to joining Rothschild & Co, Eide held the position of Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners, where he advised companies in the legal, regulatory, and compliance technology sectors. Before that, he was a Director in the TMT Group at Houlihan Lokey, leading the legal, compliance, and government technology verticals. Eide’s background also includes leadership roles in corporate development at Lighthouse Global, STX Entertainment, and MGM. He began his investment banking career at Macquarie Capital within its TMT group. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree from Williams College.
David Baron, Head of Technology, North America, expressed his enthusiasm for Eide’s arrival, noting that his “deep sector knowledge and specialized experience will make him an invaluable addition to our Technology team as we continue to broaden our M&A capabilities and deliver exceptional advisory services to founders and companies in this sector.”
Eide himself commented on his new role: “I am pleased to join Rothschild & Co as the firm advances its position in the technology sector in North America. The Rothschild & Co team has built an enviable track record advising on some of the most significant and multifaceted transactions in the industry and I look forward to working with Lee, David and the team to further our clients’ business goals with the highest level of strategic advice and execution.”
