Goldman Sachs Names Simon Lyons UK Banking Co-Head
Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Lyons as co-head of UK investment banking. Lyons joins from Ardea Partners and will be based in London. The hire comes as Goldman extends its market share lead in UK and European dealmaking.
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Goldman Sachs has appointed Simon Lyons as co-head of UK investment banking, expanding its leadership bench in the United Kingdom following a surge in dealmaking. The senior hire follows a period where the United States bank captured its largest share of European M&A advisory work in nearly a decade. The expansion strengthens Goldman's competitive position as regional deal volumes rebound across Europe.
